Band round the brake fluid reservoir - Page 2 - SV650.org

dizzyblonde · 11-12-09, 11:19 AM

snarf...knew you'd pick up on that one.

rictus01 · 11-12-09, 11:24 AM

Oh I have two

why? because I can really, you could argue it's for the spillage thing, but there again I'd want to make sure it wasn't leaking in the first place, and if I was using when refilling I'd remove it afterwards, or indeed the fashion for copying all things "racing", but then I don't have a camera facing passed it so the advertising angle isn't really going to work either.

Sp just a bit of cheap bling really.

Cheers Mark.

11-12-09, 11:32 AM

I got a black one to cover the reservoir, only cause it looks better than the white-ish/clear plastic bottle.

I know that brake fluid is hydroscopic but dont know about the UV theory.

Dave20046 · 11-12-09, 11:49 AM

I might tape a few sheets of bounty (or whatever it's called now)round mine.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dizzyblonde

snarf...knew you'd pick up on that one.

At the ar you bike looked like you'd just bought it from a friggin dealers No wonder you didn't want to joust

dizzyblonde · 11-12-09, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave20046

I might tape a few sheets of bounty (or whatever it's called now)round mine.

At the ar you bike looked like you'd just bought it from a friggin dealers No wonder you didn't want to joust

NICE. Have you tried it wet yet! Proper barry boy that innit!

Well she was rebuilt with the intention of putting her back to being new. Shes a bit dirty at the moment. Even the downpipe lets the side down.

11-12-09, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rictus01

Oh I have two

why? because I can really, you could argue it's for the spillage thing, but there again I'd want to make sure it wasn't leaking in the first place, and if I was using when refilling I'd remove it afterwards, or indeed the fashion for copying all things "racing", but then I don't have a camera facing passed it so the advertising angle isn't really going to work either.

Sp just a bit of cheap bling really.

Cheers Mark.

They look like sports wrist bands!

11-12-09, 01:56 PM

Ive got a fast bikes one

Havent got it on my bike and tbh i dont think i want it on there either, i would say its probably just for looks

rictus01 · 11-12-09, 01:58 PM

indeed although the smaller would only fit a kid, and of course for "Keith terry Murrey" they even come monogrammed .

Cheers Mark.

Messie · 11-12-09, 04:37 PM

A friend of mine had one - with a nice yellow happy smiley face on it.

When I asked him why it was becasue he realised he was getting angry far too much on the bike, and had taken to geeting close to hurting unthinking car drivers rather thasn just their cars.

So he looked at the fluffy cover to make himself smile. I think it worked - he just goes for the rude gesture now!!

fastdruid · 11-12-09, 08:06 PM

I thought they were for spillage, not in case of a crash or anything but when changing fluid lots, saves wrapping a towel round the res to prevent any spills.

Druid

11-12-09, 11:19 AM	#11
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11-12-09, 11:24 AM	#12
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: Band round the brake fluid reservoir Oh I have two why? because I can really, you could argue it's for the spillage thing, but there again I'd want to make sure it wasn't leaking in the first place, and if I was using when refilling I'd remove it afterwards, or indeed the fashion for copying all things "racing", but then I don't have a camera facing passed it so the advertising angle isn't really going to work either. Sp just a bit of cheap bling really. Cheers Mark. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

11-12-09, 11:32 AM	#13
The Guru Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Band round the brake fluid reservoir I got a black one to cover the reservoir, only cause it looks better than the white-ish/clear plastic bottle. I know that brake fluid is hydroscopic but dont know about the UV theory. Last edited by The Guru; 11-12-09 at 11:35 AM.

11-12-09, 01:56 PM	#17
Holdup Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Band round the brake fluid reservoir Ive got a fast bikes one Havent got it on my bike and tbh i dont think i want it on there either, i would say its probably just for looks

11-12-09, 01:58 PM	#18
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: Band round the brake fluid reservoir indeed although the smaller would only fit a kid, and of course for "Keith terry Murrey" they even come monogrammed . Cheers Mark. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride! Last edited by rictus01; 11-12-09 at 02:42 PM.

11-12-09, 04:37 PM	#19
Messie The Teacer Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: colchester Posts: 2,739	Re: Band round the brake fluid reservoir A friend of mine had one - with a nice yellow happy smiley face on it. When I asked him why it was becasue he realised he was getting angry far too much on the bike, and had taken to geeting close to hurting unthinking car drivers rather thasn just their cars. So he looked at the fluffy cover to make himself smile. I think it worked - he just goes for the rude gesture now!!

11-12-09, 08:06 PM	#20
fastdruid Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: W Mids Posts: 2,037	Re: Band round the brake fluid reservoir I thought they were for spillage, not in case of a crash or anything but when changing fluid lots, saves wrapping a towel round the res to prevent any spills. Druid __________________ '00 SV700S - '94 RVF400R - '97 RVF400R - '88 VFR750F

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