Triumph Rocket III Classic Service Manual page 507

5.
Connect the brake light switch.
1. Brake light switch connections
2. Brake light switch
6.
Position the brake lever ensuring that the pivot boss
is correctly aligned to the push rod.
Z Fit and tighten the pivot bolt to 1 Nm, and the
locknut to
6 Nm.
8.
Connect the brake hose to the master cylinder
incorporating new sealing washers to each side of
the union. Tighten the union bolt to 25 Nm.
Use only D.O.T.
4
specification brake fluid as listed in
the general information section of this manual. The use
of brake fluids other than those D.O.T. 4 fluids listed in
the general information section may reduce the
efficiency of the braking system leading to loss of
motorcycle control and an accident.
Observe the brake fluid handling warnings given earlier
in this section of the manual.
To prevent body damage, do not spill brake fluid onto
any area of the bodywork. Spilled brake fluid will
damage paintwork.
9.
Reconnect and adjust the throttle cables (see page
11-182>.
10.
Refit the right hand switch cube. Tighten the screws
to 3 Mm.
11. Fill and bleed the front brakes (see page 15-12>.
Brakes
Always return the lever adjuster to the original setting
noted during removal. Operating the motorcycle with
lever settings that are unfamiliar may lead to loss of
control or an accident.
12. Reset the brake lever adjuster to the original setting.
13. Examine the system for correct operation and fluid
leaks. Rectify as necessary.
14. Check the operation of the front brake. Rectify as
necessary.
It is dangerous to operate the motorcycle with defective
brakes and you must have your authorised Triumph
dealer take remedial action before you attempt to ride
the motorcycle again. Failure to take remedial action
may reduce braking efficiency leading to loss of
motorcycle control and an accident.
15. Connect the battery, positive (red> lead first, and refit
the seat.
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