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Two Questions..... - 6/20/2006 4:36:00 PM

SirJAG

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1) why is my clutch fluid much darker than brake fluid, and why does this occur?

2) do you guys think it is dumb/stupid/insane to ride a 1000rr without the use of your right foot, therefore your back brake like i do? Or no big deal?

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RE: Two Questions..... - 6/20/2006 4:53:36 PM

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1) why is my clutch fluid much darker than brake fluid, and why does this occur?

The line it runs thru is right next to the motor (lots of heat), when I put my steel braided line on I ran it on the outside of the frame.
The fluid still looks new

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RE: Two Questions..... - 6/20/2006 4:54:42 PM

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dont have a clue for the first question but unless u like pullin endos all the time i think ur crazy to ride wit just the front brake. thats just me.

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RE: Two Questions..... - 6/20/2006 5:03:31 PM

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The back brake has many purposes, bringing the bike to a complete stop is not one of them. Some people don't use it at all, but I think you'll the more experienced riders use it to adjust the bike in a curve, and for stopping wheelies that have gotten a bit carried away. I also tend to use (lightly) for letting our four wheeled friends in the back knowing that I am slowing down (I am one of those that believes in downshifting); newer riders tend to use too much back brake, while some people don't use it enough....you got to find what works for you, but I would really reommend against no back brake at all....trust me, set you line wrong in a high speed curve and you will be glad you learned how to use it effectively without locking the rear tire.....

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RE: Two Questions..... - 6/20/2006 5:04:57 PM

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and as far as the fluid colors, they are two different fluids...one is brake fluid the other is clutch....really apparent on my new bike as both are new and clean and not exposed to heat yet

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RE: Two Questions..... - 6/20/2006 5:38:43 PM

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both my caps say use Dot4 brake fluid

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RE: Two Questions..... - 6/20/2006 5:51:06 PM

Basie

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1.
Different fluids, hence different colour.

2.
I do use my back brake especially on the track where braking as late and hard as possible sometimes makes a real difference and without the back brake you are robbing your self from potentially 25% stopping power. It is also good practice on the road as one day you might just need to do an emergency stop and old habits never dies!

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RE: Two Questions..... - 6/20/2006 5:58:39 PM

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really, i will have to check mine...i thought they would be the same to, but when i asked the dealer about the color difference, he said different fluids

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RE: Two Questions..... - 6/20/2006 9:49:16 PM

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your dealer is really really wrong the fluid in your clutch and brake are exactly the same stuff, dot 4 brake fluid and they are not from a different brand either.

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RE: Two Questions..... - 6/21/2006 3:45:35 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: SirJAG

2) do you guys think it is dumb/stupid/insane to ride a 1000rr without the use of your right foot, therefore your back brake like i do? Or no big deal?

Note: all awnsers must be in proper essay format with correct spelling.

One of my good friends never uses his rear brake. I would'nt say it's stupid or anything. If you don't ride hard or give youself plenty of room to slow down using the front brake is fine. I never used my rear on my GSX-750R and I never had any problems or did any endos.

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RE: Two Questions..... - 6/21/2006 4:56:55 PM

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I must admit, I and the dealer were wrong on the two fluids dealio....i was in making scheduling for some parts to be installed tomorrow and spoke to the service manager; they are both the same fluid, and those who said its discolors when it gets hot, were dead on.....damn sales guy....probably thought i'd make them change the fluid before i bought the bike so he lied to me....

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RE: Two Questions..... - 6/21/2006 6:01:39 PM

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RE: Two Questions..... - 6/21/2006 7:51:02 PM

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WELL THANKS FOR THE AWNSERS GUYS.

HOWEVER, NONE OF YOU PUT THEM IN ESSAY FORM. I WILL RE-ASSIGNING A FEW NEW QUESTIONS FOR THE WHOLE CLASS NEXT WEEK.

EXCEPT FOR Basie A+ FOR YOU.

JAMES

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RE: Two Questions..... - 6/21/2006 8:55:58 PM

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Where did you get the braided line?

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RE: Two Questions..... - 6/21/2006 9:20:50 PM

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no thread hijacking!

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