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by Bruce R
Tue Aug 28, 2012 1:52 pm
Forum: R1100R
Topic: 1996 R1100R left blinker light always on?
Replies: 3
Views: 2174

Re: 1996 R1100R left blinker light always on?

Oliver thanks for your reply. I started looking at the electricals, expecting to find a crazy short of some kind. I found that both blinker lights have double filament bulbs just like the rear brake light. On the left side bulb, both filaments are operating correctly. On the Right side the blinker f...
by Bruce R
Sat Aug 25, 2012 8:29 am
Forum: R1100R
Topic: 1996 R1100R left blinker light always on?
Replies: 3
Views: 2174

1996 R1100R left blinker light always on?

All four blinker lights work properly as blinkers, should any of then stay lighted even when not blinking?

thanks
by Bruce R
Sat Jul 21, 2012 11:14 am
Forum: R1100R
Topic: 1996 R1100R Bleed Rear Brake question.
Replies: 3
Views: 2532

Re: 1996 R1100R Bleed Rear Brake question.

Thanks Moto M for the input, I am ordering a speed bleeder from Mopowersports.com to replace the existing vent. I expect you are right and The line is all gunked up at the point of exit, by changing the vent, I will be able to bleed the rear brake. I believe I saw in the Clymer Repair Manual the det...
by Bruce R
Thu Jul 19, 2012 3:43 pm
Forum: R1100R
Topic: 1996 R1100R Bleed Rear Brake question.
Replies: 3
Views: 2532

1996 R1100R Bleed Rear Brake question.

Hello All. I tried to bleed the rear brake today but not even a drop of brake fluid came out of the nipple. The reservoir is filled correctly but it is very dark fluid. The rear brake works ( not that I use it much ). Do i really have to take the caliper off the rear in order to flush and renew the ...
by Bruce R
Thu Jul 19, 2012 10:51 am
Forum: R1100R
Topic: Question about replacing Brake Hose
Replies: 2
Views: 2196

Re: Question about replacing Brake Hose

Thanks. I kind of figured out that trying to fill the replacement hose wasnt a good idea. Got it done the old fashioned way and now the brakes are operational.
by Bruce R
Sun Jul 08, 2012 10:05 am
Forum: R1100R
Topic: Question about replacing Brake Hose
Replies: 2
Views: 2196

Question about replacing Brake Hose

Hello all, I am working on a newly purchased '96 R1100R with ABS. After replacing the front brake master cylinder with a new anodized OEM from Beemer Boneyard, I found a small leak in the brake hose that is attached to the newly installed front brake master cylinder. I have the new OEM hose ready to...