Clutch and front brake fluid levels

Guys can you tell me if your fluid levels are set the same as mine?

The front brake level is FULL to the top. I mean there is zero room. No matter which way you move the bars there is zero room in the master. It is filled to the max.
The clutch is filled to the top of the glass when the master is level but there is plenty of room in it. In fact on the side stand with the bars forward the level is only at 1/3 but when the clutch master is level the fluid level is at the top of the glass. A mechanic friend said that it is correct to set it that way as the brake fluid declines when the pads wear and the clutch fluid actually raises as the clutch wears. This totally makes sense.

Everything is working great. I was just wondering if I should add some fluid to the clutch master to top it off as high as the brake master. Just being anal that's all

 

Every fluid reservoir I have seen on a vehicle has a minimum and maximum fill line. Some are externally marked and some are inside the reservoir. If yours does not have any markings, I would consult the owners manual to verify the fill level(s).

 

Thank you for your reply. I am clear where the low and high is. That is not my question. I was curious as how everyone elses levels were set from the factory.

 

Ah, I get you. I think the answer will be varied as each mechanic/dealership may have their own method/idea of how things should be set to, if not already set by Honda.

Since the only new bike(s) I bought from a dealer were back in 82, 84 and 95, I cannot remember what they were at but I typically set mine to just below max and keep an eye on the levels. I also watch for the darkening of the fluid and use that as my queue to flush, fill and bleed the lines. Coincidentally, that time has come. Although I will be replacing the brake lines with steel braided lines at the same time.

Cheers

 

as long as you're somewhere between the lines you're ok. the lower mark is well above the danger zone..avoid overfilling because there needs to be room for expansion...if there isn't pressure can be fed down the line and cause brakes to apply...this would be in an extreme situation but can happen