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Kelly Opfar
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Username: kelly_opfar

Post Number: 2
Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Thursday, 11 November, 2004 - 02:44 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP

I've disassembled the fluid reservoir on my Shadow (SRH24700) and had it replated. Now I can't remember which way the magnetic floats are positioned on the reed switches. Magnet side up or down? I have the factory manuals and parts breakdown list but neither shows the floats clearly. Also, one of my floats appears to never have been glued together - the halves easily separate and the magnet falls out loosely. Would ordinary superglue withstand the brake fluid environment?
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whunter
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Username: whunter

Post Number: 86
Registered: 10-2003
Posted on Thursday, 11 November, 2004 - 05:00 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP

Hello Kelly
Get new ones from the dealer.
The magnet side goes down.
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Kelly Opfar
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Username: kelly_opfar

Post Number: 3
Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Friday, 12 November, 2004 - 02:50 am:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP

whunter: Thanks for the orientation information! I had really hoped to avoid buying new ones as they are $50.00 each. One of my floats is intact and is clearly glued together with something -it is transparent and sealed with a red/brown adhesive.
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Richard Treacy
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Username: richard_treacy

Post Number: 427
Registered: 4-2003
Posted on Friday, 12 November, 2004 - 04:09 am:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP

Kelly,

An email to Loctite eplaining that it is exposed to a Dot 3 -based brake fluid will surely realise a suitable product. I expect that Loctite 406 would be ideal.

Go to:

www.loctite.com

and browse. There is a contact field too.

RT.