What kind of brake fluid does a Harley Davidson use?
DOT 5 Silicon Brake Fluid. DOT 5 Silicon Brake Fluid. For use in all models (except ’06-later VRSC ™, ’07-later XL, ’08-later XR, ’06-later Dyna ® and Softail ®, and ’05-later Touring and Trike models). Let us know what you think. Write a review
What kind of brakes does a Harley Davidson Sportster have?
Harley-Davidson XL1200R Sportster: Uprated brakes, rubber engine mounts, 19” front, 16” rear wheels. 2003-2005. 18 owners have reviewed their HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPORTSTER 1200 (1995 – 2007) and rated it in a number of areas. Read what they have to say and what they like and dislike about the bike below.
When did the Harley Davidson XL1200 Sportster come out?
1995: Harley-Davidson XL1200 Sportster introduced, replacing the XLH1200. 1997: New sealed battery. 1998: Harley-Davidson XL1200 Sportster gets new diagnostic port for oil pump. 2000: Uprated disc brakes and seat. Harley-Davidson XL1200S Sportster: ‘Sportier’ member of the 1200 family.
What to do if your sporster brake fluid is contaminated?
DON”T DO IT! If you are not sure which fluid is in the system, drain it, flush it with new DOT 4 drain it again, fill with DOT 5 ride it for a week or two and drain and fill again. The DOT 4 will absorb the water in the system and by draining and re-filling and draining and re-filling, you get the moisture out and the DOT 5 won’t be contaminated.
When did the Harley Davidson Sportster get brakes?
In 1994, the electrical system was modernized with sealed connectors for more trouble-free riding no matter what the weather. As the Sportster entered the 21st century, the brakes were upgraded to four piston calipers and the wheels got maintenance-free sealed bearings.
What kind of brake fluid does a 1994 Harley Davidson use?
1994 *should* be DOT-5, as I recall…… My 98 sporty calls for Dot 5. A lot of the old car buffs such as myself are switching to 5 in the cars, but this is only after a complete flush of the system and all new seals.
How often do you change brake fluid on a Harley Davidson?
November 30, 2018 By Ryan Urlacher 10 Comments. Harley-Davidson recommends that you replace/flush the DOT 4 brake fluid in your Harley brake system every two years regardless of mileage.
What happens when you flush your Harley brake system?
When you flush your Harley brake system, you are replacing all your old brake fluid with new. You remove all old fluid from the master cylinder and then put new fluid in and bleed the brake system until all the old fluid is evacuated along with any air, thus having all new fluid in the brake system.