Is there a brake problem on a Harley Davidson?
Harley-Davidson investigators first became aware of a potential problem in June 2010, when a Trike lost brake functionality, according to documents the company filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. A month later, the company learned of a possible motorcycle accidentrelated to the problem from a Louisiana dealership.
Why is my front brake lever not working?
Such deposits could lead to malfunctioning brakes, including failure. According to documents related to the recall filing, owners of affected motorcycles may note that “the front brake lever or rear brake pedal will feel ‘hard’ and will not be able to be actuated right after startup or right after an ABS event.”
What happens when you use DOT 4 brake fluid?
DOT 4 is a glycol based fluid which is hygroscopic (water absorbing). As the fluid absorbs moisture, the fluid’s boiling point drops significantly and can produce air bubbles in the system as the brakes heat up (from exhaust or just using them a lot). What relevance does this info have?
Is it bad to mix brake fluid in 1987 FXRS?
Check the cap on the cylinder, it should tell you or the owners or factory manual will tell you also. YES, mixing is VERY bad. In my 1987 fxrs it says right on the master cylinder caps DOT 5 only. DOT 5 is standard for that year. Most, if not all, after market brake parts for that year are DOT 5.
Is the front brake on a Harley Davidson Dyna Glide?
This article applies to Harley Davidson Dyna Glide models (2000-2015). A common grumble among Dyna Glide owners revolves around a lack of braking power. A number of Dyna models come equipped with a single front brake setup that sacrifices stopping power in exchange for simplicity and classic looks.
Can you put dual disc brakes on a Dyna?
For owners needing a bit more bite from the binders, converting to a dual front disc brake setup has proven to be a popular modification on Dyna models. The needed conversion parts are available directly from Harley, or can be had as a kit from various aftermarket vendors.
Harley-Davidson investigators first became aware of a potential problem in June 2010, when a Trike lost brake functionality, according to documents the company filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. A month later, the company learned of a possible motorcycle accidentrelated to the problem from a Louisiana dealership.
Can a Harley Davidson be converted to a Dyna?
Unfortunately, to truly achieve top notch braking performance on a relatively large motorcycle, a second front brake must be added. On a positive note, the Dyna lends itself well to this conversion since it can use parts from a number of different Harley models.