GS hand guards on an R1150R - part XXVII

[Donster]

Here's the latest dimwit question. I need to reorient the hydraulic lines from my brake and clutch fluid reservoirs to make the GS hand guards fit my 2004 R1150R. If I loosen the allen screws slightly, could I rotate the 90-degree fittings a little without introducing air into the system? I wouldn't touch the levers. I've dremeled the cutouts on the handguards pretty extensively, but this still seems necessary.

Wait -- make that two dimwit questions. If I remove and reinstall the same screws holding the bar end weights, is there some sort of Loctite-like substance I should apply? I notice there is a dab of some colored stuff on the longer replacement screws that came with the guards.

 

[henzilla]

I have installed sets on three R 1150R's...On mine, the brake line sits on top of the handguard yoke, the wiring only goes inside the yoke.

On the clutch side all wiring and the hyd line are inside the yoke.

I have not had to alter any of the guards. I did however have to cut the zipties and relocate them after the guards were installed.

I also did put BLUE loctite on the weight threads cause they will back out, having lost one before. Make sure the guard is not inteferring with the levers at any point is a biggy also.

As far as loosening the banjo bolts, I have cracked one loose to move it on a different bike and had no issues...just do not touch the lever while it is "slightly loose". I am sure someone else has a better answer on that one.
here is a pic of the brake side

 

[Donster]

Thanks for the photo. I'll look at trying to make it work your way.