Brake fluid level

[Renzakuken]

Hello all

Just purchased an '09 GSX650F and have noticed that it has two brake reservoirs on each handlebar, are they both for the front? Also I can hear what sounds like liquid, or even gas, when using the front brakes and that the fluid level drops to the Low level on both.

Is this normal? Braking is fine and doesn't feel mushy or that they're ineffective either. What do people recommend?

Renz
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CBR 125 2006 STOLEN
GSX600F 2003 SOLD
GSX650F 2009 CURRENT

[kgm]

Are you sure the one on the left isn't for a hydraulic clutch? The fluid level shouldn't drop that much when actuating the lever, although it will drop a bit as fluid is forced down the hose. Where does the fluid level normally sit?

[Commuter_Tim]

[Renzakuken]

Thanks for the two speedy replies!

Just checked my manual, left resevoir is the clutch (which does move up/down when its engaged/disengaged but not by much) and the second on the right handlebar is definitely the front break reservoir.

The level drops to the LOWER level when I'm braking and then returns immediately to the upper level when I either release or come to a stop.

The sound I'd liken to fluid being pushed through a small space at pressure, which to me refers to the hydraulics being compressed when I operate the front brake.

What do we think?
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GSX600F 2003 SOLD
GSX650F 2009 CURRENT

[Nobby the Bastard]

[RhynoCZ]

I know I'm gonna get bad karma here, but ''two brake reservoirs on each handlebar''? Who gave you the licence, do you have the licence and what was the exam like?!
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[Renzakuken]

Only when I'm braking, never if I'm just riding or sitting at a standstill.
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GSX600F 2003 SOLD
GSX650F 2009 CURRENT

[Nobby the Bastard]

[Renzakuken]

[Nobby the Bastard]

[Renzakuken]

[Nobby the Bastard]

[Commuter_Tim]

[Polarbear]

Jesus, how do you look at your brake/clutch reservoir while on the move without crashing.

In 44 years of riding bikes I can say I only CONSCIOUSLY look at my brake fluid level when changing pads or bleeding the system.
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[kgm]

Raise the front wheel and see if it still makes a noise when spun. New pads can make some fun funny noises. It doesn't sound like there's anything wrong with it to me to be honest.

[Renzakuken]

[RhynoCZ]

Is OP a troll?
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'95 Mercedes-Benz w202 C200 CGI, '98 Mercedes-Benz w210 E200 Kompressor

[yen_powell]

Are you just hearing your petrol swooshing in the tank as it dips when you stop?
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[Renzakuken]

Definitely not a troll, if im asking a blindingly stupid question then please tell me.

The noise is only coming when I'm in motion and apply the front breaks.

Basically it sounds like this is perfectly normal and I shouldnt be worrying..?
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GSX600F 2003 SOLD
GSX650F 2009 CURRENT

[bikenut]

So noise only happens when riding and applying the front brake, so forks compress, air escaping from forks or gaiters perhaps??

post a picture of the front brakes/forks etc...

The fork oil can and does make a "noise" when the forks are compressed/ less so when released, a bit like a hydraulic jack being let down. :karma:
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[Polarbear]

It's disc noise. Bet a pound to a pinch of shit. Some disc/pad combinations are worse than others.

If your brakes work, they aren't glowing and your fluid level is still OK after you get back from a ride, stop worrying about it and go shag the wife or something more exciting than watching brake fluid levels.
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[Nobby the Bastard]

[Commuter_Tim]

[Renzakuken]