How much brake fluid ?

GiGs · December 30th, 2010, 11:11 PM

As the title states, how much brake fluid does the bike take (front and rear)...I need to know because i'm replacing my brake fluid with some Motul RBF 660.

Comes in a 500ml bottle and is quite expensive, I need enough to fill and bleed and don't want to get half way through and discover I come up short then have to wait for another bottle to be posted out.

I had a search here, in the service manual and on the net but couldn't find anything so i'm hoping someone knows or has a rough idea that's close.

cheers

maxwellca21 · December 31st, 2010, 01:24 AM

i would call the dealer and ask for the maintanance department. good luck to you.

GiGs · December 31st, 2010, 01:59 AM

anyone else

I've done dirt bikes before and had more then half a bottle left over...even been able to do 2 at once and still had heaps left over.

If this thread doesn't yeild any responses i'll just grab 1 bottle and post back how it turns out for future reference...maybe even add it to the wiki

kenji_808 · December 31st, 2010, 02:02 AM

you dont need much i did both my front and rear reservoir today..

Bought two 12oz bottle of STP DOT 3 HD brake fluid and i only used like half of the first bottle for both reservoirs

sergemoat · December 31st, 2010, 02:44 AM

http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/How_do_...brake_fluid%3F
says that you need "unopened, fresh bottle of DOT4 brake fluid (8-12 oz will normally do both brakes)"

GiGs · December 31st, 2010, 06:06 PM

sweet

thanks guys, i'll order the fluid today !

December 30th, 2010, 11:11 PM	#1
GiGs ninjette.org member Name: Michael Location: Melbourne Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250r Posts: 139	How much brake fluid ? As the title states, how much brake fluid does the bike take (front and rear)...I need to know because i'm replacing my brake fluid with some Motul RBF 660. Comes in a 500ml bottle and is quite expensive, I need enough to fill and bleed and don't want to get half way through and discover I come up short then have to wait for another bottle to be posted out. I had a search here, in the service manual and on the net but couldn't find anything so i'm hoping someone knows or has a rough idea that's close. cheers

December 31st, 2010, 01:24 AM	#2
maxwellca21 ninjette.org member Name: Max Location: san marcos Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09 ninja 250 Posts: 131	i would call the dealer and ask for the maintanance department. good luck to you. __________________________________________________ ride it like you stole it!

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December 31st, 2010, 01:59 AM	#3
GiGs ninjette.org member Name: Michael Location: Melbourne Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250r Posts: 139	anyone else I've done dirt bikes before and had more then half a bottle left over...even been able to do 2 at once and still had heaps left over. If this thread doesn't yeild any responses i'll just grab 1 bottle and post back how it turns out for future reference...maybe even add it to the wiki

December 31st, 2010, 02:02 AM	#4
kenji_808 ninjette.org member Name: Justin Location: Ewa Beach, HI Join Date: Feb 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 CT Blue 250R(Sold), 2008 Black & Silver Honda CBR600RR(Current) Posts: 201	you dont need much i did both my front and rear reservoir today.. Bought two 12oz bottle of STP DOT 3 HD brake fluid and i only used like half of the first bottle for both reservoirs

December 31st, 2010, 02:44 AM	#5
sergemoat ninjette.org member Name: serge Location: Seattle Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r Posts: 19	http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/How_do_...brake_fluid%3F says that you need "unopened, fresh bottle of DOT4 brake fluid (8-12 oz will normally do both brakes)"

December 31st, 2010, 06:06 PM	#6
GiGs ninjette.org member Name: Michael Location: Melbourne Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250r Posts: 139	sweet thanks guys, i'll order the fluid today !