V VMAX NV Well-Known Member Joined Nov 19, 2010 Messages 281 Reaction score 2 Location Seattle Area, Washington Dec 5, 2012 #1 I was draining my front brake reservoir and found this thin piece of metal that fit across the reservoir lengthwise(see pix). What is it's purpose? Attachments brake reservoir2.jpg 28.3 KB · Views: 31 brake reservoir.jpg 44.8 KB · Views: 39
I was draining my front brake reservoir and found this thin piece of metal that fit across the reservoir lengthwise(see pix). What is it's purpose?
4 44boyd Well-Known Member Joined Feb 27, 2012 Messages 245 Reaction score 0 Location Valdosta, Ga Dec 5, 2012 #2 Keeps the gasket from blocking the hole?
one2dmax Moderator Staff member Moderator Joined Apr 6, 2006 Messages 16,975 Reaction score 1,577 Location Derby Kansas Dec 5, 2012 #3 A fluid deflector to prevent spraying out when releasing the lever. The earlier reservoirs had them. Not sure why they quit installing them. Sean
A fluid deflector to prevent spraying out when releasing the lever. The earlier reservoirs had them. Not sure why they quit installing them. Sean
NHVmaxpower Well-Known Member Joined Jul 10, 2012 Messages 853 Reaction score 1 Location New Hampshire Dec 5, 2012 #4 Po of my bike must have replaced my brake reservoir cause it looked old n has that baffle also
V VMAX NV Well-Known Member Joined Nov 19, 2010 Messages 281 Reaction score 2 Location Seattle Area, Washington Dec 6, 2012 #5 I thought that might be what it was for. Mine is a '99. Just put on my SS front line. Gotta be careful not to lock it up now!
I thought that might be what it was for. Mine is a '99. Just put on my SS front line. Gotta be careful not to lock it up now!