Brake fluid reservoir jackets - what's all that about?

Originally Posted by sweepdoggydog

I believe it's used by racers to keep the brake fluid warm, I dont think it really has a function on road bikes

that is the racers answer, the mechanics answer it will absorb any spilt fluid in fast pit garage actions.

The trend started with race bikes years ago that used a brake fluid that photo-degraded. The UV in daylight would cause the fluid to break down more quickly than usual.
The mechanics covered the reservoir to keep the UV out.

Some reservoirs are clear plastic so that it's easy to keep a visual check on your fluid level. Some are metal, but have an inspection window.
The plastic type obviously allows more UV through.

The use of them on roadbikes is simply fashion...

If you're happy with it, great... It probably matches the collection of purple anodised bolts that you've fitted.

Reggie

[Stu]

As brake fluid does not have it's own body temprature covering it will not keep it any warmer...or colder than not covering it.

I would believe the Sun argument on a miniscule basis
The spillage argument possibly racers that the brake fluid heats up, expands & spills over
But mostly because it looks chavtastic

I thought it was invented by motorcycle magazines, so they could stick it to their covers and therefore entice punters into buying it.

Originally Posted by Spiderman

Its just another halfrauds accessory idea.
If its cos the bike leaks fluid take the damn thing back as its not fit for purpose.
If its to stop flud spilling when you're re-filling it, take it ff when you're finished.
So none of those things then.

If its to keep the fluid warm you have more chance of that happenign by holding it in your hands for a few mins. How is a headband type thing gonna have any thermal properties? pmsl at that.

One guy tried to say somehting very technical to me once about the suns UV radiation breaking down the molecular structure of the fluid...so i guess thats why a lot of biks have clear reservoirs, so we can crash due to useless brake fulid that got itself a sun tan and decided not to work any more...and we can sue the bike nmanufactureres now. Yay.

About as required as colour coded pegs and matching chain. Nothing wrong with al that if its your thing but its only an accessory.

BTW before anyone thinks i'm being harsh about accessories on bikes...i had blue footpegs on my old bike and spent a veritable fortune on LED indicatros too

I have one on the R1

Lol at the people (if they seriously) think it serves a purpose.

It's a fashion item.

Btw can I get any SV ones? Such as with the SV logo on them or something?

I found these on ebay

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Reservoir-brak...3A1%7C294%3A50

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Reservoir-brak...3A1%7C294%3A50

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Reservoir-brak...3A1%7C294%3A50

for gods sake you lot cant you tell!?!?!

it doubles as a willy + bowlax warmer!

[mattSV]

Originally Posted by FlyinCustard

I found these on ebay

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Reservoir-brak...3A1%7C294%3A50

Manufactured from 100% Terry Cotton which allows for washing.

üManufactured from ONEpiece of material.

üLogo’FULLY EMBROIDERED’onto ‘sock’.

üDesigned for each bike manufacturer.

üBest quality on the market.

üFit for purpose

Fit for purpose

[yorkie_chris]

More chav tat with no particular purpose.