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mtnroads

1995 K1100LT. Has anyone done a cleanup and new piston while leaving the master cyl on the handlebar to avoid messing with removal, ie. the heated grip wiring? Or is there too much stuff in the way? I'm thinking it wouldn't be too bad if I protect the bike with plastic and use a pan underneath, but not sure if it's all accessible.
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2012 R1200RT Midnight Blue
95 K1100LT Graphit (sold)
01 R1100RT Black (sold)

Jim · Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2011 12:24 am Post subject: front mc

Yes - a lot of us have done it. No, there is not too much stuff in the way. Definitely protect the painted parts - brake fluid takes paint off pretty fast.

http://k11og.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6897

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Jim
1997 K1100LTSE 94,000 - still has gremlins!
1995 R100RT Classic 16,650 crashed - repaired!
1992 K75RTP 46,000

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mtnroads · Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2011 1:43 am Post subject:

Thanks Jim, I did search but missed that one (looking in Tech forum) or didn't go back far enough.

Great instructions - I appreciate your posting it up again.

--John
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2012 R1200RT Midnight Blue
95 K1100LT Graphit (sold)
01 R1100RT Black (sold)

gladstone · Posted: Sat Oct 15, 2011 3:43 pm Post subject:

+1 from me. Not too difficult and no need to mess with the heated grip!

Cheers
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1993 K1100LT (x2!)
1998 R1100R - gone
1994 R1100GS - gone
1990 K100RS 16V - gone

mtnroads · Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2011 5:27 pm Post subject:

Thanks, got the kit, plan to do it this weekend.
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2012 R1200RT Midnight Blue
95 K1100LT Graphit (sold)
01 R1100RT Black (sold)

Al. · Posted: Tue Oct 18, 2011 4:03 pm Post subject:

I used a basting pipe (for basting the turkey !!)- plastic tube with rubber bulb to suck out old fluid. Get it in kitchen section of shop.
The little screw at the back to release the piston allows the fluid to run out if you remove it first.

robert85 · Joined: 25 Oct 2011 Posts: 22

I believe the washer and the seal are just a dust protector. The seal is there to protect from dust entering and scoring the bore. If it wasn't on your original one, this may be why it got scored.