Honda V65 Magna-VF1100C 1983 Shop Manual page 52

MAl NTENANCE
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BATTERY
Remove the right frame side cover and inspect the
battery fluid level.
When the fluid level nears the lower level, remove
the battery and add distilled water to the upper
level line as follows:
Remove the battery holder bolt and pull out the
battery. Disconnect the negative cable at the battery
terminal, then disconnect the positive cable.
Remove the filler caps and add distilled water to
the upper level line. Reinstall the battery.
NOTE:
Add only distilled water. Tap water will
shorten the service life of the battery.
The bauery electrolyte contains sulphuric
acid. Protect your eyes, skin, and clothing.
If electrolyte gets in your eyes, flush them
thoroughly with water and get prompt
medical attention.
BRAKE FLUID
Check the brake fluid reservoir level.
If the level nears the lower level mark, fill the re-
servoir with DOT-4 BRAKE FLUID to the upper
level mark.
Check the entire system for leaks.
CAUTION:
Do not remove the cover until the handle-
bar has been turned so that the reservoir is
level.
• A void operating the brake lever with the
cap removed. Brake fluid will squirt out if
the lever is pulled.
Do not mix different types of fluid, as they
are not compatible.
Refer to section 17 for brake bleeding procedures.
FRONT BRAKE LEVER
After '84:
Measure the distance the front brake lever moves
before the brake starts to take hold.
The lever free play should
be
20-30 mm (3/4-
1-1 /4 in.) at the tip of the brake lever.
If adjustment is necessary, turn the adjuster.
CAUTION:
~Align
the a"ow on the brake lever with the
I
I
f~dex
mark on the adjuster.
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Apply the brake lever several times and rotate the
front wheel to check for excessive drag.
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HOLDER BOLT
UPPER LEVEL LINE
UPPER LEVEL MARK
LOWER LEVEL MARK
LOWER LEVEL MARK
After '84:
INDEX MARK
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ADJUSTER