Anti Freeze And Brake Fluid

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#1 manwithtool

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Posted 10 May 2010 - 08:42 AM

Sorry I'm being really lazy here, can someone confirm that normal brake fluid is ok in a sherco. I understand Gagas need mineral oil ?
Also are there any specific anti freeze solutions I need to use. I tend to use the pink long life stuff in cars as it has better anti corrosion properties. Currently seems to have some blue stuff in it.

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#2 rcgods

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Posted 10 May 2010 - 11:19 AM

Normal DOT 4 brake fluid will be fine in the Sherco.

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Posted 11 May 2010 - 02:26 AM

manwithtool, on May 10 2010, 03:42 AM, said:

Personally, I tend to stay away from the pink and orange long life coolants in the bike. Some of that stuff has nasty residues. I do not neccessarily think the corrosion resistance is better, just lasts longer, but not an issue in the bike as I drain mine annually. One thing for sure, don't mix them! And use distilled water when mixing your batch as it in itself helps things get along nicely.

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