I have a 1983 Honda Nighthawk 550 that I‘ve been working on and I am new to the motorcycle scene. What kind of brake fluid would be okay to use?
because iron is an element, there is no specific reason, its created my nature and this is how it was made. we cant really know why its like it is we just cant, even though it would help.
Dot3 ot Dot4. Flush the fluid if it looks old.
DOT 3 or 4. No, No and NO to DOT 5 in that bike. It didn't exist when that bike was made - at least for mere mortals. DOT 5 is silicone based and DOT 3 and 4 are glycol based. They are totally INCOMPATIBLE with each other. While you can use DOT 5 in your Honda, You MUST have ALL of the glycol based fluid out of the entire system. NOT an easy task. DOT 5 has a higher boiling point and isn't hygroscopic (absorb water) which makes it suitable for racing systems. You Nighthawk has NO need for this. Use DOT 3 or 4. Be careful. DOT 3 and 4 brake fluid will eat paint. Don't dribble and if you do, clean up immediately.
it is a metal than can be formed into other shapes. it has luster and is malleable
