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    Default Can't remember how to replace the brake reservoir pin - Help?! '22 RT

    I pulled it out for oil change and can not remember how to replace?
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    I have had three spyders .... I don't know what that part is or where .... and I do ALL the maintenance ....Mike

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    Lamonster has an oil change video on his website. That'll help you out.

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    If you lift the reservoir back off the bracket with one hand you can take that tubing and see where it fits. From there you can make a more informed action to reinstall it. I truly question the need for this to be replaced. I’m thinking it is more for assembly in manufacturing than it is for necessity. I remove and install this tube with a long pair of bent needle nose pliers.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dean8 View Post
    I pulled it out for oil change and can not remember how to replace?
    Different in 2022.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dean8 View Post
    I pulled it out for oil change and can not remember how to replace?
    I lost mine the first time I changed my oil. I've never replaced it.
    It's been about 10,000 miles and 4 states so far.
    Doesn't seem to be an issue, but open to anyone who can explain the need for that pin.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ThreeWheels View Post
    I lost mine the first time I changed my oil. I've never replaced it.
    It's been about 10,000 miles and 4 states so far.
    Doesn't seem to be an issue, but open to anyone who can explain the need for that pin.
    I bought my 2020 F3base with 26,000 miles in july. My pin is missing and i've put 2000 miles since then with no apparent issue.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ThreeWheels View Post
    I lost mine the first time I changed my oil. I've never replaced it.
    It's been about 10,000 miles and 4 states so far.
    Doesn't seem to be an issue, but open to anyone who can explain the need for that pin.
    It's there as a lock to keep the reservoir from potentially getting bounced up and out of its slot. If you lift the reservoir off the bracket and put the lock back in first, you'll see how it can act as the lock. Then you can hold it out of the way as you place the reservoir back on. I also don't think it's completely necessary, but it would have been better if BRP had made it so all it could do was pivot and not come completely out.
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    I use a black tie down strap to prevent reservoir from working loose. Just cut off and replace after oil change.

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    I intentionally left the tube out after the 1st change. The reservoir hasn't moved in ~30k miles.
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    I accidently dropped it the last time I changed the oil. I just left it out. That was two months and 3,000 miles ago. No problems yet. I really don't see a need for it.

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    I've got about 15k on my 21' RTL and never put it back in after the first oil change.
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    It just slides in flat against the back, about 3/4". If you hold the little thumb handle perpendicular to the reservoir, so the short bit of the "J" portion of the pin is facing up, it should slide right in. It feels like it can't be right, since it doesn't go very far, but it is correct.

    Hard to describe, but really easy after you do it once. Trying it with the reservoir out is a good idea.
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    I just did my first oil change at 4600 kms and there was no retainer of any sort. It was just dropped down in the groove.
    Interesting though.
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