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Problem Reverse Bleeding Disc Brakes
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<blockquote data-quote="andrew peters" data-source="post: 168150" data-attributes="member: 3776"><p>Sometimes on this forum there will be a (heated) discussion between two guys whom I'm sure know a lot about what they are talking about, or at least they believe that. Much of what I learn is experience or to save time, I use other peoples experience. However, after reading or listening I have to determine who may be correct or whos experience is most relevant to me. This 'theory' I apply to my bike(s)...</p><p> In my shop I specialize in Harleys, old and new. For over 40 years my favourite bike has been my BMW R90S that has evolved as it is regularly used. Since acquiring my Vincent I have extensively modified it to make it a better (IMHO) riding motorcycle. most of my modifications, especially with the Vincent, have been researched on this forum and from books and articles, I refer to people that I hope know better and have tried and tested. Like we should all do, judge the information given and apply reasonably, if it sounds right, if it looks right, if it makes sense... believe me, look at a BMW Airhead forum for complete nonsense from young bucks building Cafe Racers and Street Scramblers, they may be good with computers, not so good with spanners! Anyway, my point here is that on 99.9% of occasions the manufacturer has thought it out and is correct, if the factory specifies, "use Dot 4 only" that's what you should use. If the guy with the BMW went back to the Factory (dealership) saying his idea (using Dot 5) is better than theirs then they will shrug their shoulders and sell him a complete new system at Very great expense! usually more than the bikes worth! I've seen it a couple times over the last few years, a vehicle literally written off by a simple avoidable misjudged mistake... or worse, you could crash and die! Sometimes.. the designer/manufacturer knows best, unless his initials are PEI or PCV then we happily modify..lol</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="andrew peters, post: 168150, member: 3776"] Sometimes on this forum there will be a (heated) discussion between two guys whom I'm sure know a lot about what they are talking about, or at least they believe that. Much of what I learn is experience or to save time, I use other peoples experience. However, after reading or listening I have to determine who may be correct or whos experience is most relevant to me. This 'theory' I apply to my bike(s)... In my shop I specialize in Harleys, old and new. For over 40 years my favourite bike has been my BMW R90S that has evolved as it is regularly used. Since acquiring my Vincent I have extensively modified it to make it a better (IMHO) riding motorcycle. most of my modifications, especially with the Vincent, have been researched on this forum and from books and articles, I refer to people that I hope know better and have tried and tested. Like we should all do, judge the information given and apply reasonably, if it sounds right, if it looks right, if it makes sense... believe me, look at a BMW Airhead forum for complete nonsense from young bucks building Cafe Racers and Street Scramblers, they may be good with computers, not so good with spanners! Anyway, my point here is that on 99.9% of occasions the manufacturer has thought it out and is correct, if the factory specifies, "use Dot 4 only" that's what you should use. If the guy with the BMW went back to the Factory (dealership) saying his idea (using Dot 5) is better than theirs then they will shrug their shoulders and sell him a complete new system at Very great expense! usually more than the bikes worth! I've seen it a couple times over the last few years, a vehicle literally written off by a simple avoidable misjudged mistake... or worse, you could crash and die! Sometimes.. the designer/manufacturer knows best, unless his initials are PEI or PCV then we happily modify..lol [/QUOTE]
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