Yamaha XVS650 Service Manual page 221

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FRONT BRAKE
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When installing the brake hose on the
brake caliper, make sure that the brake
pipe touches the projection
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on the brake
caliper.
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WARNING
Proper brake hose routing is essential to
insure safe motorcycle operation. Refer to
"CABLE ROUTING".
2.Fill:
• Brake reservoir
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Recommended brake fluid:
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Brake fluid may damage painted surfaces
or plastic parts. Always clean up spilled
brake fluid immediately.
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WARNING
• Use only the designated quality brake
fluid: other brake fluids may deteriorate
the rubber seals, causing leakage and
poor brake performance.
• Refill with the same type of brake fluid:
mixing brake fluids may result in a harm-
ful chemical reaction and lead to poor
brake performance.
• Be careful that water does not enter the
master cylinder when refilling. Water will
significantly lower the boiling point of the
brake fluid and may result in vapor lock.
3.Air bleed
• Brake system
Refer
to
/lAIR BLEEDING"
in
CHAPTER
3.
4.lnspect:
• Brake fluid level
Brake fluid level is under the
"LOWER"
level line
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Fill up.
Refer to
"BRAKE FLUID INSPECTION"
in
CHAPTER 3.
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"LOWER" level line