Just a friendly reminder...
 

...change your brake/clutch fluid.

I just recently got my 2000 Shawk & changed the brake and clutch fluid...it looked like the color of Coke.

process was easy with the help of a Mityvac.

took it around the block a few times and noticed a HUGE difference :cool:

Good call. I had some new lines made up today. Gotta take one back, it's about an inch too long. So I should be able to put new fluid in tomorrow. Also put some engine ice in on Sunday. Overflow tank was pretty nasty.

I'm looking to go to engine ice as well pretty soon...get it local or find any good prices online?

Literally just got done with my brake fluid! Mine was pretty dark. Thank goodness for the Mityvac! Super easy. I need to go read about doing the clutch fluid....

same thing, just as easy

Just local. Since I had the fairings off I figured I'd get it done.

Something like the Mityvac would be a big help if you're replacing the lines, but if you're just bleeding out old fluid as you pour in new, doing it the old fashion way is still a one man job and only takes a few minutes.

Also, if the 1-2 shift is notchy and you haven't changed clutch fluid in a few thousand miles, doing so can make a big difference.

i just did mine, it also was the color of coke, and had a ton of crap in the reservoir... but i didnt realy notice a difference... my rear brake still feels near usless (pads are good)..

Or Speedbleeders. They're a cinch to install and the one man job gets even easier!