Clutch Reservoir Cap R1200GS Cannot Open

[Kevin]

Hi
Can anyone tell me is there some way to open the clutch reservoir cap on my R1200GS. I have tried to turn it but it just wont budge and there is no movement either way. Anyone suffer this before, is it a known problem. Hate to damage it trying with brute force.

Thanks Kevin

 

[Beemerman59]

There are two clips on either side of the cap base - I use some thin telephone wire tied around and underneath the cap which pulls the clips in so the cap can be rotated off. Difficult to explain but easy when you have done it! If you have help they can push the clips in from both sides while you unscrew it.

 

[Kevin]

Hi Beemerman
Thanks for that I will get around to have a look for the clips.
Thought I was loosing it.

Kevin

 

[Womble]

Make sure that you don't bleed the system and replace it with brake fluid - that's mineral oil in there.