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I'm going to flush my brake system during my 10k. Should I put the Harley-Davidson DOT 4 back in, or should I switch it to the AMSOIL (I know opinions are like......)?
Also, does anyone have a recommendation for a one man bleeding device - would be nice to have since I won't have an extra set of hands.
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2008 FLHX Street Glide, Vivid Black, w/ Ultra Tour Pak, Lower Fairings
Stage II 103 Big Bore w/ Screamin' Eagle 255 Cams
Screamin' Eagle Pro MCR Performance Cylinder Heads, Heavy Breather Air Cleaner
Rinehart True Duals
21" Front, 18" Rear - Performance Machine Torque - Contrast Cut Wheels
Last edited by ddwyer; 06-29-2009 at 12:49 PM.
Reason: typo
I use a vacuum bleeder from Mityvac. You will get good results from either the air operated or the hand pump variety. As far as fluid... Go to your local auto parts store and get DOT 4 there (unless you just want to go to HD for the same stuff). Since we aren't riding racing machines subject to extreme braking conditions, there is no need for hi-tech synthetic brake fluid. The chances of you heating yours up past the boiling point is extremely slim if not impossible. As you pointed out though... JMHO.
I use a vacuum bleeder from Mityvac. You will get good results from either the air operated or the hand pump variety. As far as fluid... Go to your local auto parts store and get DOT 4 there (unless you just want to go to HD for the same stuff). Since we aren't riding racing machines subject to extreme braking conditions, there is no need for hi-tech synthetic brake fluid. The chances of you heating yours up past the boiling point is extremely slim if not impossible. As you pointed out though... JMHO.
Funny you mention the boiling point. For the first time this past weekend, I was in PA. I was riding four routines for my drill team back to back, and lost my rear brake due to the brake fluid bubbling. It was an interesting feeling using the front brake in the turns. I guess that answers the question - I'll give the AMSOIL a shot and see how it works out.
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2008 FLHX Street Glide, Vivid Black, w/ Ultra Tour Pak, Lower Fairings
Stage II 103 Big Bore w/ Screamin' Eagle 255 Cams
Screamin' Eagle Pro MCR Performance Cylinder Heads, Heavy Breather Air Cleaner
Rinehart True Duals
21" Front, 18" Rear - Performance Machine Torque - Contrast Cut Wheels
Funny you mention the boiling point. For the first time this past weekend, I was in PA. I was riding four routines for my drill team back to back, and lost my rear brake due to the brake fluid bubbling. It was an interesting feeling using the front brake in the turns. I guess that answers the question - I'll give the AMSOIL a shot and see how it works out.
Wow, I didn't even think about that. I guess constant friction even at slower speeds will do it. Front brakes will increase the pucker factor for sure.
Changing Brake Fluid at 10k AMSOIL or HD
If it feels good, do it!
