Good day. My brake lever is very low and I need to bring it up. does anyone know how to do so, or if you have a link to a YouTube video? Thank you
2020 GS 1250 brake lever adjustment
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Thank you so much for the info ride safe.
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You could look for an add on for the brake lever to make it larger and higher or get an adjustable lever.
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Sorry, but I respectfully disagree with this.
The brake lever, assuming you're talking about the rear lever, IS adjustable. There is a threaded rod right by the pivot that pushes into the slave cylinder. Undo the lock nut (that the pen is touching) using a 12mm open end wrench, and then gently turn the rod using the provided 10mm nut just above the lock nut. The rubber boot will turn a little when you do this but will realign itself. A couple of turns will usually get you where you want. Don't adjust all the free play out of the rod and it is perfectly safe to do this. Mine was also a little low when I got the bike.
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It's defiantly adjustable, but if you do to the amount required to raise the brake peddle, rear brake lockup could result!!! I know 
with linked brakes the rear brake is actuated with front brake lever. I raised mine leaving plenty of free play I thought, but 10 miles into a ride rear wheel started locking up! I have multiple bikes and over 500K miles at 70 and I'd never heard of non adjustable rear brake!
with linked brakes the rear brake is actuated with front brake lever. I raised mine leaving plenty of free play I thought, but 10 miles into a ride rear wheel started locking up! I have multiple bikes and over 500K miles at 70 and I'd never heard of non adjustable rear brake!Well, I raised my rear pedal approximately 3/8" with no issues and have also had multiple bikes in 56 years of riding experience. Adjusting the pedal within the range provided by this linkage does NOT apply pressure to the rear brake or activate the hydraulic system and has nothing to do with the bike having linked brakes or the front brake lever. Perhaps after raising the pedal, your foot was inadvertently applying a little pressure on the pedal?
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I have adjusted it--and it locked up after a couple thousand miles when I was in an Arizona intersection. Try dragging your bike out of a busy intersection with the rear wheel locked up! Kind of odd how BMW tolerates this issue. It certainly can be adjusted, but if you adjust to where you think "it ought to be", that might be too much. I suggest letting the dealer do it. They can also bleed the brakes and related items that may be contributing to pedal position.
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The Altrider solution is fantastically thought out and executed. Worth every cent.You could look for an add on for the brake lever to make it larger and higher or get an adjustable lever.
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