I've seen the light
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Road Master
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I've seen the light
After reading all those threads on changing your brake fluid every 2 years and what can go wrong if you don't, I have booked my bike in to do the same.
I was considering stretching it to December before doing it - but that would make a full 3 years since I got my bike before flushing the brake fluid - which I judged might be pushing my luck.
Better to get it done now - only 6 months overdue rather than tempt fate.
I was considering stretching it to December before doing it - but that would make a full 3 years since I got my bike before flushing the brake fluid - which I judged might be pushing my luck.
Better to get it done now - only 6 months overdue rather than tempt fate.
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Road Master
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You might have been pushing your luck a bit there as it is a well known fact that brake fluid absorbs moisture over time, to the detriment of performance.
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And, even if you never change it, I can guarantee you that it will definitely work all the way until it doesn't! 😂
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Not saying it shouldn't be done, just saying 2 years is pretty early. Anyways I asked for a fluid change about 4 years in and my indy said why? (Dealer mighta said different)Is it giving you problems? For sure changing it is a good idea I'm just suggesting 2 years might be overkill.
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Not saying it shouldn't be done, just saying 2 years is pretty early. Anyways I asked for a fluid change about 4 years in and my indy said why? (Dealer mighta said different)Is it giving you problems? For sure changing it is a good idea I'm just suggesting 2 years might be overkill.
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Sure, do what makes you feel good. Lotsa bikes, losta years never changed brake fluid, no issues.