I did a search to see what the general thoughts were on this. I am using it on my old bikes, but I was wondering if you used it on your newer bikes. Upside is it doesn't damage paint and is not hydroscopic. I was wondering what the down side is. Is few people using it because of price? I did try a "search" before starting this thread and couldn't find anything.

 

I believe that it will destroy rubber seals. Run a search, I think that's the general advice.

 

Destroy the seals???
Thats a new one []

 

Silicone is DOT 5 right? DOT 5 is NOT compaitible with conventional braking systems (ie stock).

 

Of course it is who told you it isn't ?? I'll slap their ***
I've been putting it in a !999 RS Aprillia for the last 3 yrs and it hasnt effected the seals one bit

 

dot 5 is compatible with braking systems and it's neutral with seals and what not, it just has a higher boiling point and is silicone based...but it's not compatible with any of the others...like dot 3, 4, 5.1...

you'll need to flush all the old stuff out...ALL of it before you stick in the Dot 5 (not 5.1) or else you'll get gumming.

mikequinn, not sure what you guys do in the UK but mang...saying someone, especially male, needs a good spanking?!?!?! hahhahahhahhaha

 

Tahoe, you'd better explain that one or you're going to loose cool points real quick.

 

yo mang...this is what i'm talking about...

 

Tahoe SC is correct. It won't hurt your seals, etc but if it is mixed at all with DOT 3 or 4 it will turn to gel and you will pretty much have to replace everything since you won't get it all out once that happens.

 

Just be prepared to flush out the system somewhat often. I've succesfully ran Motul RBF600 on a track car and its great!