fxdbisam Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 I've seen several posts about relocating the rear brake reservoir. I'm eating to do it too but have a question... In moving it to the shock mount, does the excess heat cause any problems? Fluid expansion? Brakes grabbing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxdbisam Posted May 24, 2016 Author Share Posted May 24, 2016 Lmao!!! "I wanting to do it too" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator mjh937 Posted May 24, 2016 Global Moderator Share Posted May 24, 2016 Does the shock get hot or are you concerned about it being closer to the exhaust? As long as it is mounted to the chassis and not the swing arm I would be surprised if there was an issue. I am going to have to check my shock temperature after my next ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmwpowere36m3 Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 On my dirt bike the shock/reservior gets HOT... but it also works way harder than a street bike/shock should. I'm assuming the OP has an aftermarket shock with external reservior... go for a ride and feel it. On my dirt bike I can't put a finger on for more than a sec. I'd imagine it gets in the 300*+ range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmwpowere36m3 Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Or the other question, why do you want to move it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member norcal616 Posted May 24, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted May 24, 2016 I moved it to the rear shock mount on the backside of the engine... I have not noticed any ill effects, I know brake fluid starts to boil around 460°f ... 2015 fz-07- Hordpower Edition...2015 fj-09- 120whp- Graves Exhaust w/Woolich Race Kit- tuned by 2WDW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxdbisam Posted May 25, 2016 Author Share Posted May 25, 2016 I really didn't think about shock temps, I was referring to the engine temp affecting the fluid. I mean fluids get hot and they expand. Wouldn't that cause an issue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxdbisam Posted May 25, 2016 Author Share Posted May 25, 2016 BMW, I was looking at moving mine for looks. But I wont put aside practicality for looks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timjh Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Reason to move: I have absolutely no need for passenger pegs. They're just wasted weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Jeckler Posted May 25, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted May 25, 2016 The brake fluid in the reservoir will never see the temps the fluid in the caliper sees. It's a non-issue to move it to the shock mount. - Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howlinhoss Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Who uses the rear brake?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Jeckler Posted May 25, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted May 25, 2016 Do you really want to open that can of worms? - Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravenlord Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Who uses the rear brake?!Anyone who has taken a motorcycle safety course and realizes that you are wasting weight and brake force if you don't use the rear brake... Unless sarcasm. Then I'll shut-up. As for relocation of brake, engine shouldn't get a whole lot hotter than 100*C, and the heat should be fairly low by the time it hits the reservoir. If not a bracket to put a stand-off for the reservoir should keep the heat down. If that doesn't make you happy than you can always build a bracket to put where the pax pegs mount. I plan on doing the last option whenever I get around to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howlinhoss Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Haha calm down guys. Just messing. The relocation to the shock shouldn't be an issue. But actually at the track I rarely use the rear brake. On the streets definitely. In traffic it is a must. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmwpowere36m3 Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Rear pegs don't weigh much... but their a convienant lift/support point when doing rear suspension work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Jane Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 I relocated my reservoir to the rear shock bolt. No issues with the brake so far. I love how it cleans up the back end. http://i.imgur.com/dbP7h62.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxdbisam Posted May 25, 2016 Author Share Posted May 25, 2016 Really appreciate the feed back guys. Looks like I'm gonna be relocating it very soon. I don't need the passenger pegs so I wanna clean it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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