Along with the other stated users of DOT5, every Harley Davidson built in
the last 20 years or so uses DOT5. That alone is over 2,000,000 vehicles. A
very popular feature because of the difficulty in changing brake fluid on a
bike without getting it all over your nice gas tank, which of course is
conveniently positioned right under the brake reservoir. And DOT5 gives a
nice shine when you wipe it up, although it doesn't last long as it
attracts dust and dirt with amazing efficiency.
I am sure the DOT5 contributes to Harleys' reputation for less than state
of the art brake effectiveness. Replacing the brake lines with the braided
type is a must do for DOT5. Ironically it is forbidden in DoT regulations
for vehicles to be supplied new with braided lines !!
I currently use any DOT3/4 in my Spitfire. But I can't keep brake fluid in
the Spitfire recently, so I may try DOT5 soon. Of course this may just be a
recipe for leaking expensive brake fluid instead of cheap brake fluid.
Maybe the new master cylinder will hold the stuff.....
Neil
73 Triumph Spitfire MKIV
69 Triumph TR6
98 HD XLH1200S
Neil Penberthy
Liant Software
Phone: 800-762-6265 x2874
Fax: 512-343-9487
Email: n.penberthy@liant.com
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