How easy is it meant to be to see the fluid in the rear res'?

I gave Zippy her first oil change today, at less than 300 km, just to get the worst of the running-in crap out. While down there I noticed I can't really see any fluid in that little white box?

I tried putting the bike level, tried shaking from side to side... I just don't see anything?

Is there something I'm unaware of, such as "you have to have the engine running" or "the brakes have to be warmed up" or some such, or did the dealer actually give me a bike with an empty brake reservoir?

The rear brake works, I'm just concerned that I don't see any fluids..? Perhaps too new and clear or something?

??

 

Probably because it's full.
Undo the bolt that holds the reservoir and give it a shake, you'll see the fluid. If not, you now have it where it's easier to add fluid.
If you need to remove the top of the reservoir or the screws that hold the guard in place, use the screwdriver in the tool kit, not a Phillips. All the screws on the bike are JIS, as is the screwdriver. It will remove any screw w/o damaging it, not so with a Phillips.

 

Ah... could be, yes.

Regarding the screwdriver thing, I did notice I seemed to be chewing the headlamp adjustment screw a bit. The dealer gave it to me pointing so high that low beam was extra-high beam and high beam was for bird spotting.

That the front wheel wasn't greased and the headlamp not adjusted is what makes me wonder if the dealer bothered checking the brake fluid...

I'll have another look tomorrow in daylight.

Cheers

 

If you search through the forums you will find there is little grease in the steering head, rear suspension and wheel bearings. All of them need pulling apart and greasing.

 

Well I'm going to change the rear sprocket, so whilst at it will get my mechanic to do the rear wheel.

There's a bit of a language barrier but hopefully I'll get him to understand "And them bits there too..."



Cheers