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Ridrx
Posted on Saturday, May 26, 2007 - 12:27 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Anyone using 5.1?

Tried a couple of searches,but couldn't find anything relevant.

Everything I can find, only says that 5.1 is compatible with DOT 4.

Was just about to install my new LRB Golds and decided to go ahead and replace the fluid. I have an unopened bottle of Motul DOT 5.1, but wanted some input before I do something I might regret.

(Message edited by RidrX on May 26, 2007)
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Gentleman_jon
Posted on Saturday, May 26, 2007 - 01:14 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The Dot 5.1 brake fluid is a glycol based fluid that mixes with Dot 4 with no problems.

The advantage of it is that it has a higher wet and dry boiling point than Dot 4.

The only disadvantage is that it cost rather more than Dot 4, and fluid boiling is not normally a problem on street bikes.

Not to be confused of course with Dot 5 which is silicone based, and not at all compatible with Dot 4.
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Ridrx
Posted on Saturday, May 26, 2007 - 01:28 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Gj,
The label states it's compatible with DOT 3/4, so I'm not as worried about mixing the fluids as I am about any adverse effects it may have on an XB(ya' gotta admit these XB's can be finicky).
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