Brakes; Brake Fluid Level; Brake Pads - Suzuki Katana 1100 Service Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND TUNE-LIP PROCEDURES 2-12
• After washing and drying the chain, oil it with a heavy-weight
motor oil.
CAUTION:
Do not use any oil sold commercially as 'drive chain oil".
Such oil can damage the "0" rings (or seals).
CAUTION:
The standard drive chain is DAIDO 0.1.0 532ZLV. SUZUKI
recommends that the above-mentioned standard drive
chain be used for the replacement.
BRAKES
Inspect Initially at 1000 km (600 miles, 2 months)
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Every 6000 km. (4000 miles, 12 months) thereafter.
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Replace hoses Every four years. Change fluid Every two
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years.
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BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
• Keep the motorcycle upright and place the handlebars
straight.
• Remove the seat and right frame cover.
• Check the brake fluid level by observing the upper (Only for
rear brake) and lower (Both front and rear brakes) limit lines
on the brake fluid reservoirs.
• When the level is below the lower limit line, replenish with
brake fluid that meets the following specification.
Specification and Classification: DOT4
WARNING:
The brake system of this motorcycle is filled with a
glycol-based brake fluid. Do not use or mix different types
of fluid such as silicone-based and petroleum-based. Do not
use any brake fluid taken from old, used or unsealed
containers. Never re-use brake fluid left over from the last
servicing or stored for long periods.
WARNING:
Brake fluid. if it leaks, will interfere with safe running and
immediately discolor painted surfaces. Check the brake
hoses and hose joints for cracks and oil leakage before
riding.
BRAKE PADS
The extent of brake pad wear can be checked by observing the
limit line (1) marked on the pad. When the wear exceeds the
limit line, replace the pads with new ones. (Refer to pages 7-10
and 7-26.)
CAUTION:
Replace the brake pad as a set, otherwise braking perfor ­
mance will be adversely affected.
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