A how to video on servicing the clutch on a BMW K1200LT. This instructional video provides a visual guide to the service and is not meant to replace the eith…
BMW K1200LT Clutch Fluid Flush and Maintenance DIY
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Part-1 • Remove the top and bottom left-hand handlebar covers. • Remove the
combination switch and radio remote control. • Place the handlebars in full
right-hand lock • Loosen the clamping screw. • Turn the brake fluid
reservoir so that the sealing surface of the reservoir cap is horizontal
when viewed from the side. • Tighten the clamping screw. • Remove the
reservoir cap together with the diaphragm • Add brake fluid up to the MAX
mark.
Was that DOT 4? or DOT 3 brake fluid? I know they say Dot 4 should be used
on the K-bike.
Part-2 • Release the breather hose for the clutch fluid at the right-hand
skirt bracket. • Remove the protective hose from the filling adapter. •
Remove socket-head grub screw from the filling adapter. • Install bleed
screw in filling adapter. • Connect the brake bleeding device to the bleed
screw. • Open the bleed screw a half turn. -In short his video is better
then the book…. Who can follow all them steps… in part 1 & 2 You made
it look easy
You do make some of the funny, Oops.. its nice to see.. really enjoyed it…
I had to order few plastic parts because a 12 year old plastic has to
damage at some point, keep in mind it’s an extremely hot and humid country.
However, your videos helped me achieve my task, and am thankful to all your
work and contribution to make it easy for us. Greetings from Dubai Illinois
BMW Riders Club. p.s remember, am watching you.
Hello to all the Illinois BMW Riders Club members, I live in Dubai, United
Arab Emirates. Three months ago I bought a 2001 model K1200LT, which use to
belong to a retired military general which he had for fun, the bike has
less than 10,000 miles on and it’s in impeccable condition. I’ve watched
all your do it yourself videos, and must admit, I love them all. They have
encouraged me to work on the bike myself and I have. Since then I’ve
stripped the bike down and rebuilt it again in 2 weeks.
It is Dot 3 on mine. I frequently use Valvoline Dot 3+4. The two are pretty
interchangable. 4 has a bit higher dry and wet boiling point and is a
little more resistant to the moisture that seeps in due to the added borate
esters. I think if I had a servo pump I would use 4 as recommended.
Just knowing you are watching me makes me nervous! 🙂 Just kidding. That
is awesome that you found such a great bike in Dubai and these videos have
helped you!