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Old Jul 21, 2010 | 05:36 PM
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Default Rear Brake not working

2010 Fatboy Lo has just over 900 miles on it. Went for a ride tonight and noticed about half way through the ride that when I used the rear brake it didn't work. Feels like air in the lines. I can see no brake fluid leaking from anywhere. Any suggestions.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2010 | 01:57 PM
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Check the master cylinder level first. Then bleed the rear brake, make sure you use DOT 4 on that bike too.
 
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Old Jul 31, 2010 | 11:06 PM
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Yea take it back to the dealer!!!

WARRANTY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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