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FRONT BRAKE FLUID LEVEL INSPECTION:
Support the motorcycle on its center stand.
Turn the handlebar to the left until the reservoir is parallel
to the ground.
Check the brake reservoir level through the sight glass.
When the fluid level is near the lower level line, check
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the brake pads for wear (page 3-20). A low fluid level
may be due to worn brake pads. If the brake pads
are worn, the caliper pistons are pushed out, and this
causes a low reservoir level.
If the brake pads are not worn and fluid level is near the
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lower level line, check entire system for leaks.
As per maintenance schedule or if level found low re-
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fill DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid in to the reservoir. For
re-filling remove the following:
– Screws
– Reservoir cover
– Set plate
– Diaphragm
Install in the reverse order of removal and tighten the cover
screws to the specified torque.
TORQUE: 1.5 N·m (0.1 kgf·m, 1.1 lbf·ft)
REAR BRAKE (CBS)
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL INSPECTION:
Support the motorcycle on its center stand.
Check the rear brake fluid level mounted in rear step pillion.
When the fluid level is near the lower level line, check
•
the brake pads for wear (page 3-20). A low fluid level
may be due to worn brake pads. If the brake pads
are worn, the caliper pistons are pushed out, and this
causes a low reservoir level.
If the brake pads are not worn and fluid level is near the
•
lower level line, check entire system for leaks.
As per maintenance schedule or if level found low re-fill
DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid in to the reservoir. For re-filling
remove the following:
– Right side cover (page 2-3)
– Screws
– Reservoir cover
– Set plate
– Diaphragm
Install in the reverse order of removal and tighten the cover
screws to the specified torque.
TORQUE: 1.5 N·m (0.1 kgf·m, 1.1 lbf·ft)
SIGHT GLASS
LOWER LEVEL LINE
RESERVOIR COVER
SCREWS
UPPER LEVEL LINE
LOWER LEVEL LINE
RESERVOIR COVER
SCREWS
MAINTENANCE
SET PLATE/
DIAPHRAGM
SET PLATE
DIAPHRAGM
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