Tires - Suzuki Katana 1100 Service Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND TUNE-UP PROCEDURES 2-14
• Fill up the master cylinder reservoir to the upper end of the
inspection window, (for front brake) and "UPPER" line. (for
rear brake) Replace the reservoir cap to prevent entry of dirt.
• Attach a pipe to the caliper bleeder valve, and insert the free
end of the pipe into a receptacle.
Bleeder valve tightening torque: 6 - 9 N·m
(0.6 - 0.9 kg-m. 4.5 - 6.5 Ib-ft)
• Front brake: Bleed the air from the inboard valve first, and
then outboard valve.
• Squeeze and release the brake lever several times in rapid
succession and squeeze the lever fully without releasing it.
Loosen the bleeder valve by turning it a quarter of a turn so
that the brake fluid runs into the receptacle; this will rernove
the tension of the brake lever causing it to touch the
handlebar grip. Then, close the valve, pump and squeeze the
lever, and open the valve. Repeat this process until the fluid
flowing into the receptacle no longer contains air bubbles.
NOTE:
Replenish the brake fluid reservoir as necessary while bleeding
the brake system. Make sure that there is always some fluid
visible in the reservoir.
• Close the bleeder valve, and disconnect the pipe. Fill the
reservoir to the upper end of the inspection window (for front
brake) and"UPPER" line. (for rear brake)
CAUTION:
Handle brake fluid with care: the fluid reacts chemically
with paint. plastics. rubber materials etc.
• The only difference between bleeding the front and rear
brakes is that the rear master cylinder is actuated by a pedal.
TIRES
Inspect Initially at 1000 km (600 miles. 2 months) and
Every 6000 km (4000 miles. 12 months) thereafter.
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