BMW K 1200 LT 1999 Repair Manual page 189

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Caution:
Do not permit brake fluid level to drop below the MIN
mark during the bleeding process, otherwise air will
be drawn into the clutch system. Bleed the system
again if this happens.
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Draw off brake fluid until it emerges clear and
free from air bubbles.
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Caution:
Dispose of old brake fluid in an environmentally
friendly manner.
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Siphon brake fluid out to the MIN mark (arrow) in
the reservoir.
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Assembly is the reverse of the disassembly pro-
cedure: pay particular attention to the following.
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Warning:
The motorcycle must not be ridden without the grub
screw screwed into the filling adapter.
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Remove bleed screw. Immediately wipe off all
traces of brake fluid.
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Install socket-head grub screw into the filling
adapter and tighten.
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Pull the protective hose over the filling adapter.
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Secure the breather hose to the right skirt with a
cable tie.
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Return the clutch-lever fitting to the marked po-
sition (arrow).
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Note:
Take care with the routing of the lines and cables
when fitting the handlebar trim.
Brake fluid grade .........................................DOT 4
X
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Tightening torque:
Grub screw .................................................. 10 Nm
Clamping screw ............................................. 5 Nm
Removing and installing clutch lines
– Place motorcycle on its centre stand.
– Remove right side section of fairing.
– Remove left-hand section of engine spoiler.
– Slacken exhaust system.
– Remove rear wheel.
– Remove rear wheel drive unit.
– Remove the swinging arm.
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Drain the clutch operating system.
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