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Started by wannabfast, April 23, 2011, 04:34:54 PM

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wannabfast

April 23, 2011, 04:34:54 PM
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
11' M796, SC project GP slip-ons, 1100DS cams, BMC air filter with modified airbox cover, asv levers, 14t front sprocket

ducpainter

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April 23, 2011, 07:01:01 PM
Use Dot 4 or 5.1 which are not silicone based.

Dot 4 is fine.
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Howie

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April 23, 2011, 07:15:11 PM
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.

wannabfast

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April 23, 2011, 07:22:11 PM
ill take a picture of it in the morning
11' M796, SC project GP slip-ons, 1100DS cams, BMC air filter with modified airbox cover, asv levers, 14t front sprocket

ducatiz

#4
April 23, 2011, 08:49:52 PM
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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wannabfast

#5
April 26, 2011, 07:12:13 PM

thats what my caps say... im confused.. i think im just going to stick with dot 4...
11' M796, SC project GP slip-ons, 1100DS cams, BMC air filter with modified airbox cover, asv levers, 14t front sprocket

Howie

#6
April 26, 2011, 09:30:44 PM
Not much to be confused about.  DOT 3, 4 or 5.1.

ducatiz

#7
April 27, 2011, 06:18:02 AM
RTFM
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Artful

#8
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.
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ducatiz

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April 27, 2011, 06:45:46 AM
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.

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Artful

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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.
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ducatiz

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April 27, 2011, 07:14:38 AM
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.
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Artful

#12
April 27, 2011, 07:19:53 AM
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