A picture a day....biker banter (Vol 4)
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Mr2Mike said:
3DP said:
I do like those - simple - effective, light. Fits just about any bike too so not just Honda.
Never understood them, they seem pointless on a road bike and inferior to the standard reservoir in almost all respects.
On specials, race bikes or track bikes where you might lose your mount and they weigh and simplicity matters, then they are great. Additionally, you are pretty much just having a rear brake to pass scrutineering. It's only the reservoir being replaced, so I don't see how they are inferior in all respects - just means that bleeding or flushing the system you need a syringe to keep adding fluid which is a ballache compared to a reservoir. Basically - it's a simpler, lighter and cheaper design - what's not to like?
Functionally, on bikes like Aprilia V-twins, these are a massive improvement as their reservoir is in a place that gets hot and the angle of the system introduces air into the system. You actually get a rear brake that works.
anonymous said:
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The lower capacity is one problem, but with a sealed cap you get a vacuum in the reservoir as the fluid level drops, at some point the brakes are going to stop working. If you put the vent in the cap is risks leakage and means the fluid will absorb moisture from the air. The proper reservoir has a rubber diaphragm that prevents either of these problems. Also a number of people seem to have problems with the green Tygon pipe "sweating".
3DP said:
Functionally, on bikes like Aprilia V-twins, these are a massive improvement as their reservoir is in a place that gets hot and the angle of the system introduces air into the system. You actually get a rear brake that works.
Never had a single problem with the rear brake on my RSV, it just worked. Bleeding them properly can be a pain, and I suspect causes the vast majority of the problems.Mr2Mike said:
Never had a single problem with the rear brake on my RSV, it just worked. Bleeding them properly can be a pain, and I suspect causes the vast majority of the problems.
We are talking about the rear brake here ... It's not an issue at all... I've done it simply down to installing the rear sets on the bike. No issues with sweating pipe (this is the genuine HRC not a copy) and certainly no disadvantage of using one over the standard reservoir. Filling it just requires a syringe. As for RSV.., I've had two mates who have had five RSV's between them - every single one has had a s
t rear brake. So yes, it is a good option. Biker's Nemesis said:
They're frame and swing arm covers.. I sold Mr OCD the his frame covers off my Fireblade.
Yup 
The swing arm covers are also Pro Fibre to match ... Lovely quality and very very strong!
Installed mainly for cosmetic reasons, however the strength of them means they will protect the bike.
Kinloch Rannoch yesterday.
Happy with suspension, adjusted foot pegs for a bit of room but I've been out of the saddle for too long, after 4 hours I was crippled.. Worst was my neck!
Goes like an absolute dream. Airbox resonates at the beginning of revs and top of range, encouraging you to pin it. I wondered why engine braking was so hard but realise now its deliberate...
Edited by Prof Prolapse on Sunday 29th May 14:08
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