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I use one of those.... even on my bikes with Speed Bleeders installed. I find that it is easier to use with silicon tubing installed; it is available from the Speed Bleeder folks. When I used it with the harder tubing I observed air being sucked into the hose around the nipple on some bikes. That went away with the use of the silicon tubing.
It's on the SpeedBleeder site
https://store-speedbleeder-com.3dcartstores.com/Speed-Bleeder-Bag-Hose-Combo_p_57.html
I just started flushing the brake fluid in my 2020 R1250R. Front went fine but I couldn't get the rear reservoir cap off. It appears to be a twist off but won't budge. Am I missing something?
And is there a reasonably priced service manual anywhere for wetheads?
I didn't want to waste time looking locally for a set of toes plus bits so I went with this: Neiko 10086A Standard Torx Plus Bit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004UC9WJ...t_i_MYC0VKTKDE2EZTJCG54C?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I looked yesterday and didn't spot that set.
I ended up just buying the one bit.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2917178848...rentrq:691f64d317e0aaf458413e3fffc57e5e|iid:1
In 2016 I checked the places in town that had tool and non of the stores had Torx Plus.
Are these for a 3/8 ratchet?
I didn't want to waste time looking locally for a set of toes plus bits so I went with this: Neiko 10086A Standard Torx Plus Bit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004UC9WJ...t_i_MYC0VKTKDE2EZTJCG54C?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I looked yesterday and didn't spot that set.
I ended up just buying the one bit.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2917178848...rentrq:691f64d317e0aaf458413e3fffc57e5e|iid:1
In 2016 I checked the places in town that had tool and non of the stores had Torx Plus.
Torx Plus for Final Drive
For future reference (if anyone ever uses the "Search Function") to this tool to remove the Final Drive drain plug...
The above listed tool bit by OTC is #6188, which is size TP45. Unfortunately, that does not fit the drain plug on the FD. It is too large by one size.
What does work, is OTC #6187, which is size TP40. Both are 3/8 drive. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000O825J2?ref=ppx_pt2_dt_b_prod_image
I have been using a standard Torx T45 for years with success, since a standard Torx40 will slip in the drain plug. But, thanks to Lee, this TorxPlus 40 is the exact right tool for the OEM FD drain plug.
This plug is used on these bikes according to RealOEM.com. https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/part?id=0A13-USA-05-2017-K52-BMW-R_1200_RT_0A03,_0A13_&mg=02&sg=05&diagId=02_0103&q=33117705854