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Apr 20, 2013 | 07:29 PM

faither

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Brake Fluid

The maintenance schedule for my 2010 flhtk says to change brake fluid every two years.Does anybody change their brake fluid every two years.

Apr 20, 2013 | 07:35 PM

mikelikesbikes

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I'll likely take heat for this but my 01 had the fluid changed twice I believe. Brakes work fine.

Apr 20, 2013 | 07:50 PM

TWIN CAM 96

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Mines do

Apr 20, 2013 | 07:53 PM

Harleycruiser

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Every five years or so, mostly when I start.

Apr 20, 2013 | 07:54 PM

dawg

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I change mine every two years. Speed bleeders would make this an easy task

Apr 20, 2013 | 07:56 PM

soos

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Originally Posted by dawg

I change mine every two years. Speed bleeders would make this an easy task

Me too, with speed bleeders.

Apr 20, 2013 | 08:00 PM

toad6301

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I have done it once so far, and it is due to be done again. It does
make a difference and you will be surprised I think on the feel.

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Apr 20, 2013 | 09:54 PM

Onramp

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Brake fluid is hygroscopic - soaks up H2O. I just gave up high performance driving on race tracks where changing the fluid often is a big deal. The H20 boils and you lose the brakes. I don't think it is a HUGE safety thing with bikes, but it is a big deal for maintenance. The water causes corrosion all over the place inside the braking system. I've seen pitting on stainless brake pistons and kind of a sludge in brake lines. In the northwest where the rain is incessant, I change the fluid in both cars, truck and bikes every year. Not a big deal - just do it.