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'85 K100: Rear brake reservoir replacement? Sat Feb 13, 2016 1:30 am
Kyle10
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Noticed the smallest of a puddle 'neath the swingarm which turned out to be brake fluid. I couldn't tell where exactly was the breach so I removed the peg plate and inspected the whole assembly. All hoses and connections looked fine.
I was examining the reservoir itself when out slopped a some fluid on my hands. I found the tiniest of holes, actually a missing shard of plastic. Strange, sez I so I gave the whole thing a squeeze and it burst open in my hand (brilliant, I know).
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My question: Since a replacement is in the cards, could I replace it with the later 'barrel' version that mounts on the upper frame near the battery? If 'could', is it a good idea? Seems like it'd be a bit more sheltered from sun, grime, salt, rain, etc. up there. New hoses, some rerouting, and voila?
I was examining the reservoir itself when out slopped a some fluid on my hands. I found the tiniest of holes, actually a missing shard of plastic. Strange, sez I so I gave the whole thing a squeeze and it burst open in my hand (brilliant, I know).
!['85 K100: Rear brake reservoir replacement? 1985_b10](https://i.servimg.com/u/f68/18/77/50/89/1985_b10.jpg)
My question: Since a replacement is in the cards, could I replace it with the later 'barrel' version that mounts on the upper frame near the battery? If 'could', is it a good idea? Seems like it'd be a bit more sheltered from sun, grime, salt, rain, etc. up there. New hoses, some rerouting, and voila?
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1985 K100rt 0052183
1983 Honda VF750 007713