2007-08-01 14:35:12 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Motorcycle Racing
Brake Fluid absorbs moisture in the air very quickly. If its exposed to air for very long at all, the humidity can ruin it.
As suggested above I would recommend no less than every year, even if you don't ride the bike a lot.
Also, if your not sure how old the brake fluid is that your putting in is, throw it out and get fresh. If you completely flush your lines and get all the air out you won't believe how much better your braking response is.
2007-08-02 11:48:33 · answer #1 · answered by milkman24_99 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, change it. manufacturer's recommendation is every 2 years. Remember that brake fluid eats paint so don''t get any on your paint and if you do, clean it up immediately with lots of water. Replace it with the same type of brake fluid that is in there. The DOT type should be on the master cylinder cover. This is NOT a place to go for synthetic unless that is what the bike shipped with. (DOT 3 and 4 and interchangeable).
2016-05-20 04:34:47 · answer #2 · answered by demetra 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I try to change out my brake fluid on my dirt bike at least once every 6 months. On a street bike, I would say probably once a year, or something like every 15-20,000 miles.......
2007-08-02 02:28:05 · answer #3 · answered by SWT 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I change it when it starts to get yellow.
Pour some new fluid in a clean cup to see what color it starts at.
Usually clear with a tint of yellow.
When the clear-ness gets cloudy - change it.
2007-08-03 08:21:05 · answer #4 · answered by guardrailjim 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They recommend annually but I do it once every 16000 miles, this corresponds with my valve adjustment interval. I have never had a problem.
2007-08-01 14:59:44 · answer #5 · answered by mushki 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
every season
2007-08-04 06:42:47 · answer #6 · answered by 51 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋