I'm shure another brake fluid question

[steamshovelman]

I'm a few weeks late but... ...lots of similar DOT-5 silicone brake fluid threads in Harley Davidson motorcycle forums. Most but not all Harley's take DOT 5 it turns out. Bright purple when new and all the same color worries, does my model use 5 or 4, yes, no, maybe, flush and etc. discussions too. The short of it is if you need to top off your brake fluid and you see a Harley dealer you're in luck. But be forewarned, it does cost more when it has a genuine Harley logo on it.

 

[plym49]

Just go to Pep Boys and buy a can of DOT5 and you will be fine.

Not DOT4 or DOT3.

DOT5.

 

[Seth_O]

Personally, I wouldn't use brake fluid with any chunks, flakes, bits or particles in it of any kind. Especially on something the size of a deuce, and with single circuit brakes.

These brakes have been known to function even when in horrible condition, but I wouldn't handicap the system from the start by putting potentially contaminated/expired fluid in it.

FWIW - I had to rebuild my airpack and replace my MC, so I switched to DOT3 at the time. Now a complete flush of the system only runs me about $10.