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  1. mello dude liked Terry Smith's post in the thread Rubbing brake pads.

    Some good diagnostic info there. When you crack the nipples nothing changes so you know hydraulic pressure is not the problem and...

    Jun 24, 2026 at 11:47 AM

  2. mello dude liked Terry Smith's post in the thread Help......Overheating after replacing thermostat, hoses, & cap.

    Purple Ice is a corrosion inhibitor so the benefit will be to keep cooling system surfaces cleaner for better heat transfer. If your...

    Jun 24, 2026 at 5:46 AM

  3. mello dude liked Terry Smith's post in the thread Help......Overheating after replacing thermostat, hoses, & cap.

    Not so fast there chief. The coolant expands when hot, so some has to go to the reservoir otherwise all the hoses would probably...

    Jun 24, 2026 at 5:45 AM

  4. mello dude liked jev.'s post in the thread R.I.P Drewl.

    I un-ignored you just to see what your response was. I was notified that you had responded to my post. I've always found you...

    Jun 23, 2026 at 2:49 PM

  5. mello dude replied to the thread Help......Overheating after replacing thermostat, hoses, & cap.

    Good Point! I bought a 1.3 bar cap...set aside the 1.6...

    Jun 23, 2026 at 6:55 AM

  6. mello dude liked vfrcapn's post in the thread Help......Overheating after replacing thermostat, hoses, & cap.

    BTW, the manual does spec 20psi max on the cooling system.

    Jun 23, 2026 at 6:51 AM

  7. mello dude liked Dutch724's post in the thread Help......Overheating after replacing thermostat, hoses, & cap.

    New cap is installed. I used type 2 Honda antifreeze, I didn't know there was a type 2. This is my first Honda. Wednesday, I will do the...

    Jun 22, 2026 at 3:50 PM

  8. mello dude replied to the thread Help......Overheating after replacing thermostat, hoses, & cap.

    Check my update post previously....for coolant I use the OEM Honda Type 2, bought direct from the Honda auto dealer. I also like to add...

    Jun 22, 2026 at 11:43 AM

  9. mello dude replied to the thread Help......Overheating after replacing thermostat, hoses, & cap.

    Probably should get a new rad cap..a mbe,..thinking out loud...the one you have is acting like its wide open and not sealing, so it...

    Jun 22, 2026 at 10:59 AM

  10. mello dude replied to the thread Help......Overheating after replacing thermostat, hoses, & cap.

    When you first start it up, look to see if the reservoir is filling up... that would be a clue. Need to investigate when the reservoir...

    Jun 22, 2026 at 6:31 AM

  11. mello dude replied to the thread Prefered fill and bleed method on new rebuild front brake system.

    Thanks for that! I'm going to try that! I can do another teardown if needed later..- There's other fish to fry on this bike. It hasnt...

    Jun 21, 2026 at 3:35 PM

  12. mello dude replied to the thread Prefered fill and bleed method on new rebuild front brake system.

    I did use silicone lube grease...brand is Super Lube..Also used it on my Valkyrie brake rebuild and no issues......

    Jun 21, 2026 at 1:45 PM

  13. mello dude replied to the thread Prefered fill and bleed method on new rebuild front brake system.

    I got the brakes done ...not going to describe all the gyrations to get there...brake lever is decent... So a question?.....the brakes...

    Jun 21, 2026 at 12:14 PM

  14. mello dude replied to the thread Prefered fill and bleed method on new rebuild front brake system.

    The body is completely off for exactly that reason...

    Jun 21, 2026 at 12:07 PM
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