Brake Pedal Travel; Clutch Level Travel - BMW K 1100 LT 1995 Rider's Manual

Brake pedal travel Handbrake lever travel
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The brake pedal travel is factory set and The handbrake lever travel is a design fea-
must not be altered. ture and cannot be altered.
Warning
Independent use of only the front or rear brake reduces stopping performance. Ex-
treme braking may cause either wheel to lock, reducing control of the motorcycle.
When possible, reduce speed or brake before entering a turn; closing the throttle or
braking in midturn may cause wheel slip. Wheel slip will reduce control of the motor-
cycle.
When descending along, steep grade, use engine compression braking by downshift-
ing, with intermittent use of both brakes. Continuous brake application can overheat
the brakes and reduce their effectiveness.
Sudden changes in the amount of free travel or a spongy feeling at the brake lever are
signs of possible malfunctions in the hydraulic system.
Contact your BMW motorcycle dealer or qualified service technician immediately.
Clutch lever travel
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Pull lever until resistance is felt.
Measure free travel.
Should be (arrow):
4+/-0.5 mm.
Slacken lock nut (2).
Turn adjusting screw (3) to the left:
reduces free travel,
Turn adjusting screw (3) to the right:
increases free travel.
Tighten lock nut (2),
Note
Basic clutch adjustment takes place dur-
ing the BMW Inspection.