When a rider is checking their brake fluid, what are the indicators that the fluid needs to be flushed, and what is the safest way to handle it?

Answer: Most brake fluid starts life clear in color and turns brown with age and contamination, so if your brake fluid looks dirty have it flushed. Best practice is to flush brake fluid at regular intervals, say every 6 months or so for street bikes and more frequently for track riding. Be careful to always select the correct type of brake fluid for your bike.