Clutch fluid qustion

[YamaDuck]

Does the Venture require DOT 3 or DOT 4 for the clutch reservoir? I know the to DOT's are interchangeable but I don't know what the difference in the two are. I have seen both used in my search but I want to make sure I put the right DOT back in. My clutch reservoir is low and I need to add some fluid.

Thanks

[Neil86]

DOT 4.

[YamaDuck]

DOT 4.

Thanks!

[MiCarl]

Yamaha calls for DOT4. The difference is DOT4 has a higher boiling point, not an issue in the clutch.

 

Still, why have 2 open cans.

[YamaDuck]

Yamaha calls for DOT4. The difference is DOT4 has a higher boiling point, not an issue in the clutch.

 

Still, why have 2 open cans.

 

Thanks. I have a bottle of Valvoline Syn. Dot 3 and Dot 4. I am using. I am trying to find a link on a speedy bleeder that I found a while ago but now I can now find it. I want to have everything I need before I start this job of flushing the system.

[XV1100SE]

You didn't ask, but read this about DOT 5 - do not use !

http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=27431

[djh3]

I just bought speed bleeders off e-bay. About $7 each seem s to be the going rate and $5 for shipping. I ordered all 4 from same supplier, so only one shipping cost. You need 2ea SB7100S For front 1ea SB8125L for rear and 1ea SB8125 for clutch. I have been told the trick for the clutch bleeder swap is to remove the faux fin there by the clutch bleeder.