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Posted:  16 Jul 2008 17:36	[?]
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The little reservoir box on the brake side of the handle bars has a little round window on it.  I don't see any fluid in there.  I think I'm supposed to...right?  Can I just open that thing up and fill it?  Also...do they sell aftermarket reservoirs to replace that ugly black box?

Posted:  16 Jul 2008 18:14	[?]
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Are you sure its not over the top of the sight glass? Clean the top of it and open it up. If it's low then add DOT 4 like it says on the cover. I would bet that it's over the top though. Otherwise you'd be having trouble braking and you would see brake fluid all over your caliper or resevoir.

Posted:  16 Jul 2008 18:38	[?]
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Its possible.  If it is over the top its very clear.  Not having trouble braking, but it feels slightly softer than at first, and no fluid anywhere.  I'll check when I get home though.  Thanks. And the aftermarket question...are there alternatives to these black boxes?

Posted:  16 Jul 2008 22:36	[?]
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Quote: And the aftermarket question...are there alternatives to these black boxes? yea, but you'll have to change the whole lever system

Posted:  17 Jul 2008 00:11	[?]
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No problem there.  Those stock levers are next on my list.

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