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hongman 02-09-10 05:09 PM
Brake reservoir sock - purpose?
 
Does it serve any real purpose other than looks?

I have read many a "reason" but most of it sounds like BS.

yorkie_chris 02-09-10 05:09 PM
Re: Brake Res Sock
 
All BS.

hongman 02-09-10 05:12 PM
Re: Brake Res Sock
 
Cheers matey

Mr Speirs 02-09-10 05:29 PM
Re: Brake Res Sock
 
Not true, I have first hand experience that when the sock is applied to brake master cyclinders that there is a instant doubling in BHP from the engine!! Magic they are...well recommended.

:)

Berlin 02-09-10 05:58 PM
Re: Brake Res Sock
 
They are used to stop the brake fluid from spreading on the track of the bike goes down and it breaks. On the road they do nothing.

C

Luke-Mac 02-09-10 06:02 PM
Re: Brake Res Sock
 
free one in one of the bike magazines this month!

hongman 02-09-10 06:03 PM
Re: Brake Res Sock
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Luke-Mac (Post 2359416)
free one in one of the bike magazines this month!
That's why I was asking, I got one for free lol. Fast Bikes branded ofc.

MR UKI (1) 02-09-10 06:49 PM
Re: Brake Res Sock
 
Wonder how long they stay on your bike if you leave it on when parked up :D

Baggy 02-09-10 06:51 PM
Re: Brake Res Sock
 
I think Superbike are doing one for free in the October editon

davepreston 02-09-10 07:12 PM
Re: Brake Res Sock
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Berlin (Post 2359407)
. On the road they do nothing.

C
wrong my dear boy
you cut it in half and tie it round your fork seal to get you home ,if it goes while out :)

SoulKiss 02-09-10 07:25 PM
Re: Brake Res Sock
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr Speirs (Post 2359377)
Not true, I have first hand experience that when the sock is applied to brake master cyclinders that there is a instant doubling in BHP from the engine!! Magic they are...well recommended.

:)
Ahh you forget that this only works if you have changed the powerband...

Mr Speirs 02-09-10 07:47 PM
Re: Brake Res Sock
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by SoulKiss (Post 2359487)
Ahh you forget that this only works if you have changed the powerband...
Well that just goes without saying

barwel1992 02-09-10 07:49 PM
Re: Brake Res Sock
 
apparently sun can degrade brake fluid, but i have one just because i dont like the big white rez

muffles 02-09-10 07:52 PM
Re: Brake Res Sock
 
Do they actually use these in MotoGP, WSBK, etc then?

Sid Squid 02-09-10 09:06 PM
Re: Brake Reservoir Sock - purpose?
 
They're there to make you look a prat.

It saves the rest of us wasting time talking to you to find out.

Mr Speirs 02-09-10 09:17 PM
Re: Brake Reservoir Sock - purpose?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Sid Squid (Post 2359568)
They're there to make you look a prat.

It saves the rest of us wasting time talking to you to find out.
Hahahahaha Awesome!!! **** Socks

andrewsmith 02-09-10 09:45 PM
Re: Brake Reservoir Sock - purpose?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Sid Squid (Post 2359568)
They're there to make you look a prat.

It saves the rest of us wasting time talking to you to find out.
Best definition Sid

the degrading of brake fluid is a urban myth to an extent as the factories wouldn't put them their if that happened

hongman 02-09-10 10:10 PM
Re: Brake Reservoir Sock - purpose?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Sid Squid (Post 2359568)
They're there to make you look a prat.

It saves the rest of us wasting time talking to you to find out.
Off to whip mine back off...;)

lukemillar 02-09-10 10:18 PM
Re: Brake Reservoir Sock - purpose?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Sid Squid (Post 2359568)
They're there to make you look a prat.

It saves the rest of us wasting time talking to you to find out.
I beg to differ. My bike proudly sports one and I am the epitome of cool :cool: Men want to be me, girls want to be with me...

NEVER underestimate the power of the sock!

http://www.velveteenmind.com/velvete...0/14/heman.jpg

Electro 02-09-10 10:39 PM
Re: Brake reservoir sock - purpose?
 
And i thought they were for the lonely man to wipe up the drips, portable love sock ;)

Luke-Mac 03-09-10 09:39 AM
Re: Brake Res Sock
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by MR UKI (1) (Post 2359457)
Wonder how long they stay on your bike if you leave it on when parked up :D
Could be a fun new .org game, everyone get one and who can last the longest without getting it nabbed!!

barwel1992 03-09-10 10:41 AM
Re: Brake reservoir sock - purpose?
 
mines been parked up out side shops and the like all week and its still on there although mine's all sweaty so who ever robs it might want to wash it ;)

AndyBrad 03-09-10 11:59 AM
Re: Brake reservoir sock - purpose?
 
listen your all worng. it keeps the brake fluid from getting cold so your brakes are "pre warmed up" for instant super braking :)

SoulKiss 03-09-10 12:49 PM
Re: Brake Res Sock
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Luke-Mac (Post 2359869)
Could be a fun new .org game, everyone get one and who can last the longest without getting it nabbed!!
Why would anyone nick one in the 1st place.

Could be a long competition.

hongman 03-09-10 01:17 PM
Re: Brake reservoir sock - purpose?
 
More like "How many can you nick and fit onto your bike in various places in 1 month"


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