Meziere-Reverser-web-ad-90x750-r3 copy

150 Most Recent Posts

Thread AuthorPostersPost AuthorForumThread/Post Link
RedOregon13Papa ZookHarley Tri GlideUpgrades on '24 Triglide?
Bama boy4DragonStallion TrikesStallion fuel pump
Bama boy4DragonStallion TrikesStallion fuel pump
Bama boy4DragonStallion TrikesStallion fuel pump
Papa Zook239SullyNew Member Introduct...What Made You Join TrikeTalk Forum?
RedOregon13RedOregonHarley Tri GlideUpgrades on '24 Triglide?
RedOregon13NotgrownupHarley Tri GlideUpgrades on '24 Triglide?
phillipschuckann7NotgrownupHonda TrikesWho made my trike?
Papa Zook239ol' schoolNew Member Introduct...What Made You Join TrikeTalk Forum?
PKLGW2pawsHonda Trikes2007 gl1800 motor trike
ultrafxr5Papa ZookHarley Tri GlideFinished at last . . . well at leas...
Noodles1072NotgrownupHarley Freewheeler /...Very Nice Gloves
ultrafxr5NotgrownupHarley Tri GlideFinished at last . . . well at leas...
Papa Zook239rhino 2New Member Introduct...What Made You Join TrikeTalk Forum?
PKLGW2PKLGWHonda Trikes2007 gl1800 motor trike
Papa Zook239skisnow806New Member Introduct...What Made You Join TrikeTalk Forum?
Speedy Pete12JTJerseyNew Member Introduct...New member from Alberta, Canada
Just BOB2Just BOBStallion Trikesinfo
ultrafxr5Longbeard71Harley Tri GlideFinished at last . . . well at leas...
ultrafxr5ultrafxrHarley Tri GlideFinished at last . . . well at leas...
ultrafxr5TrampasHarley Tri GlideFinished at last . . . well at leas...
ultrafxr5ultrafxrHarley Tri GlideFinished at last . . . well at leas...
Noodles1072Noodles107Harley Freewheeler /...Very Nice Gloves
Speedy Pete12cycle7447New Member Introduct...New member from Alberta, Canada
RISal24!12cycle7447New Member Introduct...New member..new to trikes
phillipschuckann7Papa ZookHonda TrikesWho made my trike?
RISal24!12ol' schoolNew Member Introduct...New member..new to trikes
Bama boy4Grey_Ghost_27Stallion TrikesStallion fuel pump
phillipschuckann7trike ladyHonda TrikesWho made my trike?
RISal24!12trike ladyNew Member Introduct...New member..new to trikes
Speedy Pete12RustyBNew Member Introduct...New member from Alberta, Canada
RISal24!12Marc HNew Member Introduct...New member..new to trikes
Bowie11RustyBNew Member Introduct...New to trike, old time rider
RISal24!12RustyBNew Member Introduct...New member..new to trikes
RISal24!12rhino 2New Member Introduct...New member..new to trikes
RISal24!12hardwickbvNew Member Introduct...New member..new to trikes
Bowie11hardwickbvNew Member Introduct...New to trike, old time rider
RISal24!12Uncle FesterNew Member Introduct...New member..new to trikes
Bowie11ZammyNew Member Introduct...New to trike, old time rider
RISal24!12SullyNew Member Introduct...New member..new to trikes
RISal24!12ZammyNew Member Introduct...New member..new to trikes
Chief80138520fdHarley Tri GlideHow many miles on your Triglide?
RISal24!12GorillaNew Member Introduct...New member..new to trikes
RISal24!12RISal24!New Member Introduct...New member..new to trikes
woody19woodyHonda Trikes2019 Goldwing CSC
DK Custom Products362NotgrownupHarley Tri GlideWhat did you do to Your Tri-Glide T...
Bouncer10NotgrownupHarley Tri GlideDrive Belt Replacement Time
Bouncer10BouncerHarley Tri GlideDrive Belt Replacement Time
Bouncer10BouncerHarley Tri GlideDrive Belt Replacement Time
phillipschuckann7GorillaHonda TrikesWho made my trike?
rjd637brianlHonda Trikes1989 Honda Goldwing trike opinions
DeathBySnuSnu19GorillaVW Powered TrikesVolkswagen Kit Cars
DK Custom Products362520fdHarley Tri GlideWhat did you do to Your Tri-Glide T...
SHARKDIVER4DK Custom ProductsGeneral Harley Chatsuper shox
phillipschuckann7trike ladyHonda TrikesWho made my trike?
phillipschuckann7ol' schoolHonda TrikesWho made my trike?
phillipschuckann7rhino 2Honda TrikesWho made my trike?
phillipschuckann7phillipschuckannHonda TrikesWho made my trike?
Bowie11Uncle FesterNew Member Introduct...New to trike, old time rider
RedOregon13RedOregonHarley Tri GlideUpgrades on '24 Triglide?
DeathBySnuSnu19DeathBySnuSnuVW Powered TrikesVolkswagen Kit Cars
Bowie11woodyNew Member Introduct...New to trike, old time rider
Just BOB2GorillaStallion Trikesinfo
SHARKDIVER4WindyOneGeneral Harley Chatsuper shox
Bouncer10GorillaHarley Tri GlideDrive Belt Replacement Time
Just BOB2Just BOBStallion Trikesinfo
Chief80138CagmoHarley Tri GlideHow many miles on your Triglide?
PopPop13consitterNew Member Introduct...New Member
TxHarleyRider2Papa ZookHarley Trike Convers...Need help bad with conversion.
PopPop13Pegasus1300New Member Introduct...New Member
Bouncer10NotgrownupHarley Tri GlideDrive Belt Replacement Time
PopPop13ol' schoolNew Member Introduct...New Member
Bowie11ol' schoolNew Member Introduct...New to trike, old time rider
Chief80138DOKKHarley Tri GlideHow many miles on your Triglide?
Bouncer10BouncerHarley Tri GlideDrive Belt Replacement Time
Bowie11trike ladyNew Member Introduct...New to trike, old time rider
Bowie11GorillaNew Member Introduct...New to trike, old time rider
Bowie11rhino 2New Member Introduct...New to trike, old time rider
Bowie11Marc HNew Member Introduct...New to trike, old time rider
SaltBushBill11Marc HNew Member Introduct...New member
Bowie11BowieNew Member Introduct...New to trike, old time rider
Rick Sinacore9RawhidekenHarley Tri GlideTour pack reinforcement
SaltBushBill11Uncle FesterNew Member Introduct...New member
Burnerboy3tommyv333Harley Trike Convers...Hey Bozo (Andrew)
Old Aviator5Old AviatorHonda TrikesGreasing a Motortrike Coupe SA rear...
Old Aviator5Old AviatorHonda TrikesGreasing a Motortrike Coupe SA rear...
Noodles1073JTJerseyHarley Freewheeler /...Tobacco Fade
Noodles1073trike ladyHarley Freewheeler /...Tobacco Fade
Old Aviator5Phu CatHonda TrikesGreasing a Motortrike Coupe SA rear...
SaltBushBill11SullyNew Member Introduct...New member
ronc44242Papa ZookHarley Tri Glidequestion
TxHarleyRider2TxHarleyRiderHarley Trike Convers...Need help bad with conversion.
Chappy KC5StrelnikovFrankensteinFrankenstein Kit
jerry1@iw.net4StrelnikovFrankensteinFrankenstein owners
TxHarleyRider2Papa ZookHarley Trike Convers...Need help bad with conversion.
Skavoola14SkavoolaNew Member Introduct...New to Trike Talk
Old Aviator5GoldWingrGregHonda TrikesGreasing a Motortrike Coupe SA rear...
El Lobo10El LoboHarley Tri GlideBeen away for a while
SaltBushBill11GorillaNew Member Introduct...New member
cissywalton2GorillaCalifornia Sidecar T...how do I change out the reverse bel...
Noodles1073Noodles107Harley Freewheeler /...Tobacco Fade
Old Aviator5Old AviatorHonda TrikesGreasing a Motortrike Coupe SA rear...
SaltBushBill11trike ladyNew Member Introduct...New member
ronc44242ronc4424Harley Tri Glidequestion
Old Aviator5SkavoolaHonda TrikesGreasing a Motortrike Coupe SA rear...
Old Aviator5rhino 2Honda TrikesGreasing a Motortrike Coupe SA rear...
Old Aviator5Old AviatorHonda TrikesGreasing a Motortrike Coupe SA rear...
cissywalton2cissywaltonCalifornia Sidecar T...how do I change out the reverse bel...
Skavoola14PosseRiderNew Member Introduct...New to Trike Talk
Skavoola14woodyNew Member Introduct...New to Trike Talk
PopPop13woodyNew Member Introduct...New Member
Speedy Pete12woodyNew Member Introduct...New member from Alberta, Canada
Vulcanology10woodyNew Member Introduct...New member
SaltBushBill11woodyNew Member Introduct...New member
SaltBushBill11hardwickbvNew Member Introduct...New member
Vulcanology10hardwickbvNew Member Introduct...New member
Speedy Pete12hardwickbvNew Member Introduct...New member from Alberta, Canada
SaltBushBill11rhino 2New Member Introduct...New member
RedOregon13NotgrownupHarley Tri GlideUpgrades on '24 Triglide?
SaltBushBill11ol' schoolNew Member Introduct...New member
Vulcanology10ol' schoolNew Member Introduct...New member
Speedy Pete12ol' schoolNew Member Introduct...New member from Alberta, Canada
D'07ShadowAero6ol' schoolNew Member Introduct...My Older and Dear Friends Gideon! M...
SaltBushBill11scuzziNew Member Introduct...New member
SaltBushBill11SaltBushBillNew Member Introduct...New member
PopPop2Pegasus1300Can Am Spyder Trike...New Member
Vulcanology10GorillaNew Member Introduct...New member
Vulcanology10rhino 2New Member Introduct...New member
Speedy Pete12Marc HNew Member Introduct...New member from Alberta, Canada
Vulcanology10Marc HNew Member Introduct...New member
TxHarleyRider2TxHarleyRiderHarley Trike Convers...Need help bad with conversion.
Speedy Pete12trike ladyNew Member Introduct...New member from Alberta, Canada
rjd637trike ladyHonda Trikes1989 Honda Goldwing trike opinions
DrCrazyTrain13Uncle FesterNew Member Introduct...Introduction
Vulcanology10Uncle FesterNew Member Introduct...New member
Speedy Pete12Uncle FesterNew Member Introduct...New member from Alberta, Canada
Speedy Pete12rhino 2New Member Introduct...New member from Alberta, Canada
Vulcanology10ZammyNew Member Introduct...New member
Speedy Pete12ZammyNew Member Introduct...New member from Alberta, Canada
RedOregon13RKplus10Harley Tri GlideUpgrades on '24 Triglide?
RedOregon13RedOregonHarley Tri GlideUpgrades on '24 Triglide?
SHARKDIVER4DK Custom ProductsGeneral Harley Chatsuper shox
RedOregon13DK Custom ProductsHarley Tri GlideUpgrades on '24 Triglide?
DanTheMan1DanTheManNew Member Introduct...Where Have All The Good Trikes Gone...
RedOregon13ultrafxrHarley Tri GlideUpgrades on '24 Triglide?
RedOregon13David792Harley Tri GlideUpgrades on '24 Triglide?
Rawhideken121dn5upHarley Tri Glide2024 Tri glide
rjd637pawsHonda Trikes1989 Honda Goldwing trike opinions
RedOregon13RedOregonHarley Tri GlideUpgrades on '24 Triglide?
Speedy Pete12Speedy PeteNew Member Introduct...New member from Alberta, Canada
Likes Likes:  9
Thanks Thanks:  0
Results 1 to 16 of 16

Thread: Questions concerning the linked braking system.

  1. #1
    5000+ Posts MDO's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2017
    Location
    St. Louis, MO USA
    Posts
    5,123
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default Questions concerning the linked braking system.

    I have a question regarding the linked braking system on our Freewheelers (mine is a 2017).

    There is a sticky posted at the beginning & it states there is a special procedure for bleeding the linked brake system, but never states what the procedure is or provides a link to it.

    Does anyone have that procedure?


    I tired to PM the member who started the thread, Bill G, but I can't PM him.

    Thanks
    2017 Harley Davidson Freewheeler (107 cu.in. vivid black).

  2. #2
    18500+ Posts
    Tech Contributor
    Gold Club Member
    Jack Klarich's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2016
    Location
    Jax, Fla USA
    Posts
    18,092
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default

    Without ABS

    Keep the master cylinders near full

    Start at the RR

    LR

    RF

    LF

    shake th hoses this will work out air bubbles

    You can also pump up the front brake, use a bungy round the lever to the grip, let it sit for a few minues

    slowly crack the front bleeders

    this will work good with out having to continue to pump the handle

    With ABS it is way different

    A scanner must be used to energise the ABS module so it opens ALL the fluid ports
    Nuff Said," Were Burnin Daylight, Lets Ride"(Sober 37 years)
    Current ride : 2021 FREEWHEELER M8, oldest ride 1960 FL

  3. #3
    5000+ Posts MDO's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2017
    Location
    St. Louis, MO USA
    Posts
    5,123
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Jack Klarich View Post
    Without ABS

    Keep the master cylinders near full

    Start at the RR

    LR

    RF

    LF

    shake th hoses this will work out air bubbles

    You can also pump up the front brake, use a bungy round the lever to the grip, let it sit for a few minues

    slowly crack the front bleeders

    this will work good with out having to continue to pump the handle

    With ABS it is way different

    A scanner must be used to energise the ABS module so it opens ALL the fluid ports
    Thanks Jack. That seems fairly routine.
    2017 Harley Davidson Freewheeler (107 cu.in. vivid black).

  4. #4
    18500+ Posts
    Tech Contributor
    Gold Club Member
    Jack Klarich's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2016
    Location
    Jax, Fla USA
    Posts
    18,092
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default

    There is 1 exception I can think of

    If calipers have multiple bleeder screws ( many imports do)

    The caliper halfs need to be bled also

    Air will always rise over the fluid

    1 more reason most bleedersare at or near the top of a hydraulic unit

    The MOCO has clearly detalied the fluid NEEDS to be changed every 2 years

    This has been an on going routine maintanance for brake system for years

    The reason being brake fluid ( often neglected) til there is a problem

    DOES break down

    The steel lines also contribute to this

    As the lines give off some of a chemical reaction with the fluid

    Also thru the heat cycles of braking the fluid does heat up and break down over time

    Ever smelled really old brake fluid?

    To me it smells like cheap whiskey
    Nuff Said," Were Burnin Daylight, Lets Ride"(Sober 37 years)
    Current ride : 2021 FREEWHEELER M8, oldest ride 1960 FL

  5. #5
    5000+ Posts MDO's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2017
    Location
    St. Louis, MO USA
    Posts
    5,123
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Jack Klarich View Post
    There is 1 exception I can think of

    If calipers have multiple bleeder screws ( many imports do)

    The caliper halfs need to be bled also

    Air will always rise over the fluid

    1 more reason most bleedersare at or near the top of a hydraulic unit

    The MOCO has clearly detalied the fluid NEEDS to be changed every 2 years

    This has been an on going routine maintanance for brake system for years

    The reason being brake fluid ( often neglected) til there is a problem

    DOES break down

    The steel lines also contribute to this

    As the lines give off some of a chemical reaction with the fluid

    Also thru the heat cycles of braking the fluid does heat up and break down over time

    Ever smelled really old brake fluid?

    To me it smells like cheap whiskey
    Thanks for the info. 1 more question, do you know anyone that has switched to DOT 5 fluid?
    2017 Harley Davidson Freewheeler (107 cu.in. vivid black).

  6. #6
    18500+ Posts
    Tech Contributor
    Gold Club Member
    Jack Klarich's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2016
    Location
    Jax, Fla USA
    Posts
    18,092
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by MDO View Post
    Thanks for the info. 1 more question, do you know anyone that has switched to DOT 5 fluid?
    Nope, do not do it

    HD has seen the errors of their ways with dot5

    It will (over time and climate) crystalise in the cylinders

    I had the displeasure on my 1997 FLHT bought new in 97, here in FLA 1 year later both master cylinders failed

    I have NEVER liked dot5

    ALSO it does NOT play ( mix) with dot 3 or 4

    IMO use a fresh bottle of brake fluid

    I buy as small a bottle as I need

    Once you open it the clock is ticking

    By that I mean it is a hygroscopic fluid, once you let the genie out it starts treding water

    Flush your brakes every 2 years

    Toss the little fluid you have left or top of your car with it

    I never keep a bottle that has been opened for long
    Nuff Said," Were Burnin Daylight, Lets Ride"(Sober 37 years)
    Current ride : 2021 FREEWHEELER M8, oldest ride 1960 FL

  7. #7
    5000+ Posts MDO's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2017
    Location
    St. Louis, MO USA
    Posts
    5,123
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Jack Klarich View Post
    Nope, do not do it

    HD has seen the errors of their ways with dot5

    It will (over time and climate) crystalise in the cylinders

    I had the displeasure on my 1997 FLHT bought new in 97, here in FLA 1 year later both master cylinders failed

    I have NEVER liked dot5

    ALSO it does NOT play ( mix) with dot 3 or 4

    IMO use a fresh bottle of brake fluid

    I buy as small a bottle as I need

    Once you open it the clock is ticking

    By that I mean it is a hygroscopic fluid, once you let the genie out it starts treding water

    Flush your brakes every 2 years

    Toss the little fluid you have left or top of your car with it

    I never keep a bottle that has been opened for long
    Thanks for the info. That's good to know. I will stick with DOT4.
    2017 Harley Davidson Freewheeler (107 cu.in. vivid black).

  8. #8
    1250+ Posts
    Gold Club Member
    ultrafxr's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2017
    Location
    Lakeland, TN
    Posts
    1,443
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default

    Good info. A little background on what I learned over the years about brake fluid. Dot 5 is silicone based but the reason is that when the spec came out only the silicone fluid could meet it. Being silicone based was not a requirement but that is what transpired. Like Jack said H-D used silicone based Dot 5 for a few years and from my experience it was a failure. My '99 ultra would lose its rear brake any time I was riding in the mountains. I'd have it bled and it would work for a while then malfunction again. Reason being that the air bubbles in the Dot 5 are very, very, very, very difficult to remove. And the rear brake hose having to go up and over the caliper would tend to trap air at its highest point and when at altitude air expands and voila, no rear brake. Of course I didn't know or understand all this until years after I'd traded that bike. So I absolutely deplore Dot 5 fluid.

    There is a newer Dot 5.1 that is glycol based like the other fluids and it is said to be A-OK but I've not tried it.

    As for flushing the fluid every two years I am now a believer. Few years ago riding two up pulling a trailer going up the Sandia Crest Byway I lost both my rear brake and my clutch due to the brake fluid getting too hot and boiling in the lines which run way too close to the hot exhaust. After cooling off for a half hour or so everything functioned normally but I got the lines flushed asap at the dealer in Santa Fe and the fluid was beyond nasty - it was hideous. So at least every two years flush the lines for sure for optimum functionality.

  9. #9
    18500+ Posts
    Tech Contributor
    Gold Club Member
    Jack Klarich's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2016
    Location
    Jax, Fla USA
    Posts
    18,092
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by ultrafxr View Post
    Good info. A little background on what I learned over the years about brake fluid. Dot 5 is silicone based but the reason is that when the spec came out only the silicone fluid could meet it. Being silicone based was not a requirement but that is what transpired. Like Jack said H-D used silicone based Dot 5 for a few years and from my experience it was a failure. My '99 ultra would lose its rear brake any time I was riding in the mountains. I'd have it bled and it would work for a while then malfunction again. Reason being that the air bubbles in the Dot 5 are very, very, very, very difficult to remove. And the rear brake hose having to go up and over the caliper would tend to trap air at its highest point and when at altitude air expands and voila, no rear brake. Of course I didn't know or understand all this until years after I'd traded that bike. So I absolutely deplore Dot 5 fluid.

    There is a newer Dot 5.1 that is glycol based like the other fluids and it is said to be A-OK but I've not tried it.

    As for flushing the fluid every two years I am now a believer. Few years ago riding two up pulling a trailer going up the Sandia Crest Byway I lost both my rear brake and my clutch due to the brake fluid getting too hot and boiling in the lines which run way too close to the hot exhaust. After cooling off for a half hour or so everything functioned normally but I got the lines flushed asap at the dealer in Santa Fe and the fluid was beyond nasty - it was hideous. So at least every two years flush the lines for sure for optimum functionality.
    Very good info

    I am not convinced yet with the New and improved silicone based synthetic brake fluid

    I can understand kind of how the airline industry bys into this kind of fluid, but IMO with out more improvements and testing I will not be using it

    When I taught brake class I had lots of questions to answer about brake fluids

    My short answer was keep it clean and flush it often

    It does not matter how good your bike runs or how fast it is, when yu mash the brakes they best be working good OR BADJU JU will visit you quickly
    Nuff Said," Were Burnin Daylight, Lets Ride"(Sober 37 years)
    Current ride : 2021 FREEWHEELER M8, oldest ride 1960 FL

  10. #10
    900+ Posts HDB0B's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2014
    Location
    S.E. PA, USA
    Posts
    925
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default

    Dealer said the headpipes have to come off to bleed the brakes ..... is this true?

    Bob

  11. #11
    18500+ Posts
    Tech Contributor
    Gold Club Member
    Jack Klarich's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2016
    Location
    Jax, Fla USA
    Posts
    18,092
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by HDB0B View Post
    Dealer said the headpipes have to come off to bleed the brakes ..... is this true?

    Bob
    I dunno why

    the front brake lines are attatched to a manifold on the back side of the lower tripple tree, the exhaust does not run any where near this nor any bleeders
    Nuff Said," Were Burnin Daylight, Lets Ride"(Sober 37 years)
    Current ride : 2021 FREEWHEELER M8, oldest ride 1960 FL

  12. #12
    Sponsor
    TrikeTalk Sponsor
    DK Custom Products's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2013
    Location
    Red Banks, MS
    Posts
    9,122
    Thanks
    1
    Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post

    Default

    Is this an option???



    J/K

    Kevin
    www.DKCustom.com
    Call: 662-252-8828 Text: 662-420-4891
    Email: Support@DKCustomProducts.com


  13. #13
    5000+ Posts MDO's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2017
    Location
    St. Louis, MO USA
    Posts
    5,123
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default

    Does anyone know how to check your brake fluid moisture content with a digital voltmeter?

    I will answer this tomorrow, so stay tuned.
    2017 Harley Davidson Freewheeler (107 cu.in. vivid black).

  14. #14
    18500+ Posts
    Tech Contributor
    Gold Club Member
    Jack Klarich's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2016
    Location
    Jax, Fla USA
    Posts
    18,092
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by MDO View Post
    Does anyone know how to check your brake fluid moisture content with a digital voltmeter?

    I will answer this tomorrow, so stay tuned.
    The same way you can test anti freeze, or you can use a Brake Shark

    Kind of spendy tool tho very acurate

    You can also get test srips to measure the copper content of the inner lignings wear from the steel brake lines, yes they do wear with the fluid pulseing thru them Over time this will degrade the fluid also
    Nuff Said," Were Burnin Daylight, Lets Ride"(Sober 37 years)
    Current ride : 2021 FREEWHEELER M8, oldest ride 1960 FL

  15. #15
    5000+ Posts MDO's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2017
    Location
    St. Louis, MO USA
    Posts
    5,123
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default

    I know you all can't wait so here it is.

    Using the VDC (volts direct current) setting on a DMM, put the negative black lead on a good ground near the reservoir & place the positive red lead in the brake fluid & it should read 0.3 VDC or less. Any higher & the fluid has too much moisture & should be flushed. As Jack said, you can also buy test strips or a dedicated tester for the brake fluid.

    You can also use the ohm setting, but you will have to research that.
    2017 Harley Davidson Freewheeler (107 cu.in. vivid black).

  16. #16
    18500+ Posts
    Tech Contributor
    Gold Club Member
    Jack Klarich's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2016
    Location
    Jax, Fla USA
    Posts
    18,092
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default

    Thanks Michael

    Did you learn that in the military?

    I learned the test at a brake class in Chicago in 1981

    I got to teach the class for the first time that day, the instructor showed us the test, got called away and put me in charge

    When I returned to my store in MN I guess the nes got back before I did

    The manager put me in charge of ALL in house brake training

    After that I had to attend many seminars to stay fresh, but that test was a real easy but an eye opener too

    Thanks for bringing it back out, it will help others, I am having some fond reminders of my miss spent youth LOL
    Nuff Said," Were Burnin Daylight, Lets Ride"(Sober 37 years)
    Current ride : 2021 FREEWHEELER M8, oldest ride 1960 FL

Similar Threads

  1. Linked Brake System Info And Explanation Of How It Works
    By Bill G in forum Harley Freewheeler / Road Glide 3
    Replies: 13
    Last Post: 09-10-2018, 10:56 AM
  2. Replies: 8
    Last Post: 03-13-2017, 09:03 AM
  3. Replies: 3
    Last Post: 03-01-2016, 04:30 PM
  4. Heavy braking questions
    By OldNick in forum Honda Trikes
    Replies: 16
    Last Post: 12-14-2015, 03:15 PM
  5. Linked Brake System Info And How It Works
    By Bill G in forum Harley Tri Glide
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 06-05-2015, 03:06 PM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •