Brake Fluid Reservoir

[Aries4Tartarus]

I signed up for my first track day at PittRace on 8/18/18. I'm going through the points for tech inspection and see they check the brake fluid level in the reservoirs? My rear reservoir is tucked inside the rear fairing, so I'm guessing I would need to remove part of that fairing to give them access to the reservoir? I figured I had better ask now because it's a total pain in the @ss to remove.

Thanks
-Chris

 

[Motofun352]

Don't sweat it, as long as the rear brake works you'll be OK. We don't require any body parts to be removed. Hint...we're in the process of outlawing K&N oil filters....Not sure when this will take effect but don't use them anymore to be safe. Biggest issue are:
1. Too tight a chain, don't know why the manufacturers spec what they do...go for 2" +
2. 50% or more tread available...a little more if you're doing both days.
3. Make sure throttle snaps back at full lock both directions.
4. Put your # on the bike...tape #'s are OK...just easy to read

Show up for registration with ID and leathers, helmet, gauntlet gloves and proper MC boots and get ready to join the fun! We dedicate a CR to brand new riders to show them the ropes so try not to get too anxious. Oh...and welcome!

 

[Aries4Tartarus]

Thanks for the info, Motofun352. Hopefully the K&N outlaw will take place any day after 8/18... because I just changed fluids with that filter this weekend. New rear tire was mounted this weekend also. I have an email in to support about availability of renting leathers and boots there... just waiting to hear back from them.

 

[Otto Man]

Don't sweat it, as long as the rear brake works you'll be OK. We don't require any body parts to be removed. Hint...we're in the process of outlawing K&N oil filters....Not sure when this will take effect but don't use them anymore to be safe. Biggest issue are:
1. Too tight a chain, don't know why the manufacturers spec what they do...go for 2" +
2. 50% or more tread available...a little more if you're doing both days.
3. Make sure throttle snaps back at full lock both directions.
4. Put your # on the bike...tape #'s are OK...just easy to read

Show up for registration with ID and leathers, helmet, gauntlet gloves and proper MC boots and get ready to join the fun! We dedicate a CR to brand new riders to show them the ropes so try not to get too anxious. Oh...and welcome!

This is 100% spot on and those 4 things are the reason 95% of the bikes that fail tech get failed for.

 

[Backmarker]

Be aware that everyone is given the opportunity to fix what’s needed to pass.
You can alway adjust, swap, replace, beat with a hammer, flip upside down and rotate whatever neededs to be.

Having your bike clean is just as important. A clean, well maintained bike will get you all the help you need over a clap out, dirty, oil leaking pile.

 

[Aries4Tartarus]

I'm not worried about the maintenance part of it. I'm anal about maintenance and keeping it clean. I just don't want to get dinged for something small... such as "Riders Manual - Chassis & Suspension - #6: All levers (front brake, clutch) must have ball on end". My long OEM levers have ball on the end, but my current shorty levers only have 1/2 ball.

6P's - Perfect Preparation Prevents Piss Poor Performance

 

[Otto Man]

I'm not worried about the maintenance part of it. I'm anal about maintenance and keeping it clean. I just don't want to get dinged for something small... such as "Riders Manual - Chassis & Suspension - #6: All levers (front brake, clutch) must have ball on end". My long OEM levers have ball on the end, but my current shorty levers only have 1/2 ball.

6P's - Perfect Preparation Prevents Piss Poor Performance

First off, a big thanks to reading through the N2 manual to ensure your bike is good to go (Seriously, not nearly enough people do this). That being said - don't read too much into it, basically what it's saying is that the lever can't be broken, like a normal OEM lever with no ball on the end because part of it snapped off in a crash. As long as your levers are whole (whether they are shorties or standard length) and in serviceable condition, you'll be just fine.