i noticed on the reservoir caps for my 796 it reads use only dot 3-5 or something to that effect
so does this mean use dot 4, or anything between 3 and 5? dot 5 is silicone based so i doubt it would be the same, and the rear master cylinder says use dot 4... i was trying to look in the manual, but it really doesnt say
Use Dot 4 or 5.1 which are not silicone based.
Dot 4 is fine.
DOT 3,4 AND 5.1 are fine, though I personnel would only use 3 in a pinch. DOT 5 is silicone, 5.1 is glycol based with the same boiling point as silicone. DOT 5 is not compatible with glycol fluids. Why does the cap say DOT5? Beats me.
ill take a picture of it in the morning
DOT 5 in europe is not the same as DOT 5 in the states, at least that's what i've been told....
we call it DOT 5.1, they call the silicone stuff "silicone stuff"
YMMV
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thats what my caps say... im confused.. i think im just going to stick with dot 4...
Not much to be confused about. DOT 3, 4 or 5.1.
RTFM
Don't pay through the nose for DOT4 either, go to Autozone. They carry it and it's like $3.98.
Quote from: Artful on April 27, 2011, 06:33:28 AM
Don't pay through the nose for DOT4 either, go to Autozone. They carry it and it's like $3.98.
Most DOT4 is fine for street use, just flush the system on a regular basis, at least 1-2 times per season.
I use Castrol LMA for my street bikes with zero problems. If you're boiling LMA on the street, you probably need to get arrested... [leo]
When I squeeze the lever I stop, even after long periods of beating on it. Works for me.
Quote from: Artful on April 27, 2011, 06:47:34 AM
When I squeeze the lever I stop, even after long periods of beating on it. Works for me.
You outta stop doing that in public, you'll go blind and get arrested.
There is no reward without risk.