Filling/Bleeding Clutch Line - BMW R 1200 C Repair Manual

Filling/bleeding clutch line

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Caution:
Do not allow brake fluid to come into contact with
painted parts of the motorcycle, because brake fluid
destroys paint.
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Note:
The description applies to a brake system filling and
bleeding device with vacuum extraction of brake flu-
id at the bleed line.
If other devices are used, comply with their manu-
facturers' instructions.
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Take off reservoir cover with rubber diaphragm.
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[Standard handlebar/Police] Raise motorcycle
on auxiliary stand, BMW No. 00 1 560, and
swing handlebar fully to right.
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[Optional handlebar/Easy Rider] Prop motorcy-
cle on side stand and turn handlebar fully to right.
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Caution:
With the clutch lining in new condition the surface of
the fluid (arrow) must be up to the lower edge of the
ring mark; it must not be below normal.
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Note:
As the clutch lining wears, the fluid level in the res-
ervoir rises.
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Top up the brake fluid.
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Bleed the clutch line through bleed screw (2).
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Caution:
During the bleeding operation the brake fluid must
not drop below the MIN mark or else air will be
drawn into the clutch operating system. If this oc-
curs, repeat the bleeding operation.
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Continue to draw off/pump through the brake flu-
id until it is clear and free from bubbles.
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Close the bleed screw.
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Correct the fluid level.
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Replace the reservoir lid with rubber diaphragm
in position.
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Tighten the reservoir cover without using force.
Operating materials
Brake fluid.....................................................DOT 4
CUB0100
21.7