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Handlebar master cylinders
Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2009 7:20 pm
by Twempie
03 R1150R Non-ABS. I've changed the brake fluid several times, but have a question that's still nagging me.
My particular Clymer manual seems to have omitted the correct handlebar position for the R1150R. Should the bike be on the centerstand or sidestand? Are the bars left, right or straight ahead? Where are the correct min and max marks? Up until now I have just bled and re-filled the system so it isn't low or overfilled, but I can't stand it any more. I need to know.
Thanks.
Re: Handlebar master cylinders
Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2009 8:27 pm
by taosports
Should the bike be on the centerstand or sidestand?
Centerstand
Are the bars left, right or straight ahead?
Straight ahead
Where are the correct min and max marks?
Fluid level should be at the center of the window.
Remember to only use fresh, unopened DOT 4 brake fluid and don't forget to check the rear brake reservoir.
Re: Handlebar master cylinders
Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2009 9:00 pm
by iowabeakster
Here are the MIN and MAX marks...and their procedures...
Apparently no MAX mark on the clutch.
Re: Handlebar master cylinders
Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2009 10:43 pm
by taosports
I still prefer my method of checking...bike on center stand levels at middle of window. Has worked for me for 60,000 miles. The procedure BMW suggests just doesn't make sense...or maybe it's just too complicated for my simple mind.
Re: Handlebar master cylinders
Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2009 10:55 pm
by Twempie
Thanks. Much appreciated.
Re: Handlebar master cylinders
Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2009 11:08 pm
by iowabeakster
Michael,
Your method is closer to my own, in practice.
But just for the technicality of it all,(I figured that is what Twempie was after)...I posted the long version.
Re: Handlebar master cylinders
Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2009 11:13 pm
by taosports
iowabeakster wrote:Michael,
Your method is closer to my own, in practice.
Ah...simple minds think alike!
