it's just a regular wristband and is used to soak up any leaking brake fluid and comes in all kinds of stylish colors

 

As I understand it, it also protects the fluid from sunlight as sunlight can have some negative effects on brake fluid. I don't think it's really to help with leaks as the brake system should be completely sealed.

 

As I understand it, it also protects the fluid from sunlight as sunlight can have some negative effects on brake fluid. I don't think it's really to help with leaks as the brake system should be completely sealed.

:iamwithst

Im no pro,but Im fairly sure youre on the right track there buddy. The sunlight tends to make the fluid "sweat" or something like that:dunno

 

:iamwithst

Im no pro,but Im fairly sure youre on the right track there buddy. The sunlight tends to make the fluid "sweat" or something like that:dunno

x2 :yesnod

 

i have a black one on my bike because it looks better then the ugly clear plastic with piss in it.

 

As I understand it, it also protects the fluid from sunlight as sunlight can have some negative effects on brake fluid. I don't think it's really to help with leaks as the brake system should be completely sealed.

:iamwithst :beer it supposably prevents the fluid from breakdown caused by sunlight. But in my opinion its just pure bullshit :bs

 

i got a adidas one from dicks sporting goods, looks better when covered imo:crash

 

The sweatband is primarily used on the track as its supposed to act as an absorbant in case of crash damage. (Keeps brake fluid spillage on the track surfack to a minimum).

 

I always thought it was to protect from sunlight breaking down the ingredients in the brake fluid. I guess its multi purpose.

 

I think it's a head band so you can cover your helmet head when your off the bike ......... :crash

 

you are all wrong. it primary purpose is incase you get the urge to do some jazzercise while out an a ride. you normally see them in the hot pink variation

 

you are all wrong. it primary purpose is incase you get the urge to do some jazzercise while out an a ride. you normally see them in the hot pink variation

:lol ROFL :lol

 

i got my dark blue one for $0.50 from a gum ball machine.... LOL

 

Actually it’s for track use to catch any leaks from the fluid heating up and bubbling out. I didn’t think I would need it but after a race I noticed there was some fluid on my windscreen. It was brake fluid and I think you know what that does to screens. And I know the top was fully secured!

Heavy breaking for a prolonged period of time can cause the brake fluid to boil and can actually leak out. That’s why the high quality racing fluids say something in regards to high boiling point or high heat.

 

i thought it was there to impress the chicks...

 

Speed77 has the best sounding explanation that I've heard.

 

i have a black one on my bike because it looks better then the ugly clear plastic with piss in it.

That is why I have one on

 

here is mine.

 

XShogunR1X.......I didn't see it on your lengthy list of mods:lol

 

XShogunR1X.......I didn't see it on your lengthy list of mods:lol

i knew i forgot something..... ha ha ha ha

:beer

 

I was thinking of putting the larger "head bands" around my oil case in case of leakage as well. I hear theres a tendency of oil loss on right handers!!! :crash