Brakes - Suzuki 2004 VL800 Owner's Manual

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WARNING
!
Operating the motorcycle with
too litte final gear oil can
cause the final drive unit to
lock up and cause an accident.
Check for leaks and correct
level of final gear oil before
each use and add oil if neces-
sary. Tighten the drain plug
securely after changing. the
gear oiL.
New and used oil and solvent
can be hazardous. Children
and pets may be harmed by
swallowing new or used oil or
solvent. Continuous contact
with used engine oil has been
found to cause skin cancer in
laboratory animals. Brief con-
tact with used oil or solvent
may irritate skin.
. Keep new and used oil and
solvent away from children
and pets.
. Wear a long-sleeve shirt and
waterproof gloves.
. Wash with soap if oil or sol-
vent contacts your skin.
NOTE: Recycle or properly dis-
pose of used oil and solvent.
BRAKES
This motorcycle has front disk
and rear drum brakes.
.A WARNING
!
Failure to inspect and properly
maintain the brakes increases
your chance of having an acci-
dent.
Inspect the brake system
before each
use according to
the INSPECTION BEFORE
RIDING section. Follow the
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
section. to maintain your brake
system.
NOTE: Operating in mud, water,
sand or other extreme conditions
can cause accelerated brake
wear. If you operate your motor-
cycle under these conditions, the
brakes must be inspected more
often than recommended in the
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE.
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