Front brake level - normal?

AndrewK

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• Apr 27, 2017

• #1

Hello all,

I have 200 miles on my R3T now and I have a quick question about the front brake level. When the bike is off it looks like the fluid levels are full, but once I get going the levels drop to the 'lower' indicator. Is this a Triumph thing, a dual calipers on the front thing, or nothing to worry about? I told my dealership about it and they said to bring it in and they'll check it out. Just wanted to get a few opinions here before I went.

My only other motorcycle experience has been with 3 Hondas, but they always looked full.

Thanks

 

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Fingers

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• Apr 27, 2017

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Probably just the angle the master cylinder is at and the fluid level changes when bike is moved

 

Idaho Red Rocket 3

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• Apr 27, 2017

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Turn the handlebars so the reservoir is level. Open the reservoir and top up the brake fluid with DOT4. Leave it about a generous eighth of an inch down from the top.

 

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• Apr 27, 2017

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I'm so busy holding on for dear life that I never even thought about looking at the site glass.
I do check it before I ride!

 

AndrewK

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• Apr 27, 2017

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Dealer said it was fine, and that they fill it with the wheel to the left. I'm just not used to seeing the levels fluctuate.