Yamaha XVS1100(L) Service Manual page 246

FRONT AND REAR BRAKES
CAUTION:
Brake fluid may damage painted surfaces
and plastic parts. Therefore, always clean
up any spilt brake fluid immediately.
4. Bleed:
S brake system
NOTE:
S Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand.
S Make sure that the motorcycle is upright.
Refer to "BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM" in chapter 3.
5. Check:
S brake fluid level
Below the minimum level mark a ! Add the
recommended brake fluid to the proper level.
Refer to "CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL" in chapter 3.
6. Check:
S brake pedal operation
Soft or spongy feeling ! bleed the brake sys-
tem.
Refer to "BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM" in chapter 3.
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