PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
1. Minimum level mark
Inspecting the brake fluid
level
Insufficient brake fluid may let air enter
the brake system, possibly causing the
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brakes to become ineffective.
Before riding, check that the brake fluid
is above the minimum level and replen-
ish when necessary.
Observe these precautions:
When checking the fluid level,
make sure the top of the master
cylinder is level by turning the han-
dlebars.
1. Minimum level mark
Use only the designated quality
EAU00731
brake fluid. Otherwise, the rubber
seals may deteriorate, causing
leakage and poor brake perfor-
mance.
Recommended brake fluid: DOT 4
Refill with the same type of brake
fluid. Mixing fluids may result in a
harmful chemical reaction and
lead to poor brake performance.
Be careful that water does not en-
ter the master cylinder when refill-
ing. Water will significantly lower
the boiling point of the fluid and
may result in vapor lock.
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Brake fluid may deteriorate paint-
ed surfaces or plastic parts. Al-
ways
clean
up
spilled
immediately.
Have a Yamaha dealer check the
cause if the brake fluid level goes
down.
fluid