I have a suzuki gs500f with only 430 miles on it, its brand new but I was noticing a weird problem with the front brake fluid reservoir: it isnt always consistent. Like tongiht I went out and could barely see the brake fluid yet at other times the fluid seems like its half full...what could be causing this and should i have it looked at?
I wouldn't worry too much. You have 2 brakes for a reason. The usual culprit is the road your on. If you are at a slight incline it will look full, decline empty. But you aren't actually leaning so you don't notice it. There is really no way for the fluid levels to fluctuate. If its low that's bad but there is nowhere but the reservoir for the fluid to pool.
The correct answer for a USED bike would be to check a service manual. Brake fluid expands with heat. Disc brake calipers get really hot, hence, rise and fall of fluid level. The correct answer for a NEW bike is to take it back to the dealer and make him answer your question.
ok,.. right here is going: DOT 3 fluid takes a undeniable volume of heat earlier it starts off to grow to be caustic to the rubber seals....this the main generally used fluid in vehicle purposes. DOT 4 takes a extra physically powerful warmth score.. that's the huge majority of motorbike bake fluids. severe extreme overall performance purposes take DOT 5... this may be in Lamborghini's , and so on.... moist calipers? the respond bart gave is extreeemly silly.
Get on the bike and ride right back to the dealership from where you bought the bike.They should be gracious enough to have a look at it and answer your question,after all it should still be under warranty.My question is are you looking at it when you are sitting on it or when it is on the side stand.The level will be different at those 2 positions.
check the level on a flat surface. I would recommend that you also check it on the same flat surface. Don't check it in your garage, then check the level on a road. Don't check it on the side stand, then check it on a center stand. you will always see two different levels. do not fill past the top fill line and don't fill it with brake fluid from a container that's been used and sitting on the shelf for a while. always try to use brake fluid that's just been opened. when checking the level of the front brake reservoir, turn the wheel to the left with the bike on the side stand, on a level surface.
