Will this pass tech?
- Thread starter WolfKnife
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matt2212
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As Dave said a clear tube would be better. Also you should have a little room for expansion so when things heat up you don't pressurize the system. Think upper and lower levels on the front brake reservoir. The only reason I mention that is you said when the bolt went in some fluid came out, telling me there is no room for expansion. That may cause your rear break to drag as things get warm, making more heat and worsening the problem
Just a thought.. have fun be safe!
Just a thought.. have fun be safe!
JGardy_781
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Not free (hard to beat that), but clear tubing suitable for the application here:
http://kurveygirl.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=280
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http://kurveygirl.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=280
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That cap on there needs some air space under it and to be vented. If you put the bolt in and fluid came out plus no vent at all you could have issues. One. Clear hose two longer and only about 2/3rds full then drill a tiny hole through the bolt top to bottom and you should be good to go.
Use the reservoir. As Rhue stated for this to work somewhat correctly the tube has to be vented. Venting the tube will allow the fluid to draw moisture which is not particularly a good thing. The diaphram in the reservoir separates the fluid from the air and still allows the venting effect. You don't hear of many problems with this because typically the rear brake isn't used. I have no idea why anyone would do this anyway. It serves no gainful purpose. A few grams of weight is not keeping you from going faster.
John, there are ways to make it work but that is secret sauce. What is the purpose you ask. Well anyone that has messed with a rear res on a gixer knows it is a pain in the ass. So are hondas thus the way it is done here. It is not for weight or frankly even looks just convenience.