 Which Brake Fluid
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What kind of brake fluid do I need for an '06 Speedie? It's likely in the manual, but I don't have that with me.
'06 Speedmaster - Black - Tsukayu Hardbags
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3/4 Throttle
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3/4 Throttle
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I believe that any Dot 4 or higher rated brake fluid is what my manual specifies.
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'06 Speedmaster - Black - Tsukayu Hardbags
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DOT 4 only. From the owners manual: "At the front, use only DOT 4. At the rear, DOT3 or DOT4 specification fluid may be used on the Bonneville and T100 models only. On America and Speedmaster models, only DOT4 fluid may be used." Also, you don't have to carry around your owners manual to see what it says. You can download a copy here.
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Should be Riding
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Should say so on the fron resevoir cover.
Benny
Black & Silver '02
Too many mods to list
Not enough miles ridden
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Learned Hand
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yes it does unless you got a new fangled resevoir cover.
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mike
2006 neon blue speedmaster
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Should be Riding
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True, that's why I kept mine 
Benny
Black & Silver '02
Too many mods to list
Not enough miles ridden
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Old Hand
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DOT 4 is what the manual asks for.
You have to completely clean out the entire system and get rid of every drop of the old fluid if you want to use DOT5. DOT5 has slightly better specifications and, being silicon based, won't damage paint. BUT, mixed with even a small amount of DOT3 or 4, it will turn to jello.
Let's hope there's intelligent life somewhere in space 'cause it's buggar all down here. -- Monte Python
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Thanks for the link, good to know I can always look up the manual online.
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The stuff I got was a Valvoline full synthetic. "Exceeds DOT 3 & 4 specifications and mixes with your old fluid." Works great so far.
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I have had great results using the Valvoline full syn brake fluid. I have been using it in all the cars and bike.
Tom
Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.
Benjamin Franklin, US author, diplomat, inventor, physicist, politician, & printer (1706 - 1790)
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Loquacious
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we should do this every weekend!
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Perhaps a well known tip - Instead of pumping all the old nasty fluid through the brake system, consider a turkey baster to draw off the old fluid before pouring in the new. Just don't reuse the turkey baster at Thanksgiving - brake fluid is highly toxic - unless of course...
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