Hi there,
Just bought a 2005 Brutale 750 S, rode it back from Christchurch to Auckland (New Zealand) 1100kms of fast twisty roads to shake it down and see if there were any obvious issues.
1. Ran out of gas... got to use the trip meter huh.
2. Engine oil was low - do these bikes burn oil? I can't see any leaks.
3. Clutch weak - engages just off the handlebar.
I opened up the reservoir to check the fluid level, level looks good but the fluid is very viscous (thick) like engine oil - this does not look like Dot4 Brand Fluid which is very thin.
I topped up with Dot4 and the consistency was quite different and it did not seem to mix (like oil and water), I have drained all the fluid and will replace - any suggestions?
Just bought a 2005 Brutale 750 S, rode it back from Christchurch to Auckland (New Zealand) 1100kms of fast twisty roads to shake it down and see if there were any obvious issues.
1. Ran out of gas... got to use the trip meter huh.
2. Engine oil was low - do these bikes burn oil? I can't see any leaks.
3. Clutch weak - engages just off the handlebar.
I opened up the reservoir to check the fluid level, level looks good but the fluid is very viscous (thick) like engine oil - this does not look like Dot4 Brand Fluid which is very thin.
I topped up with Dot4 and the consistency was quite different and it did not seem to mix (like oil and water), I have drained all the fluid and will replace - any suggestions?