Checking Clutch Fluid Level; Checking Brake Fluid Level; Rear Brake; Front Brake - BMW R 1100 S Repair Manual

Checking clutch fluid level

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Caution:
Keep the brake fluid in the clutch operating system
away from painted surfaces on the motorcycle be-
cause brake fluid attacks paint.
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Motorcycle upright; if necessary, use stand,
BMW No. 00 1 560, to hold the motorcycle up-
right.
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Turn the handlebar fully to the right.
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Check clutch fluid level.
Required level with a new clutch liner: ................
...........................................Half way up sight glass

Checking brake fluid level

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Caution:
Do not allow brake fluid to come into contact with
painted parts of the motorcycle, because brake fluid
attacks paint.

Rear brake

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Motorcycle upright; if necessary, use stand,
BMW No. 00 1 560, to hold the motorcycle up-
right.
S000050
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Check the brake fluid level by looking through
the opening in the right-hand side panel.
Required level:............................................... MAX

Front brake

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Motorcycle upright; if necessary, use stand,
BMW No. 00 1 560, to hold the motorcycle up-
right.
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Handlebar centred.
Required level:............................................... MAX
MAX
S000060
MAX
S000071
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