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5 mm
Changing the basic position of the handbrake lever
The adjusting screw
brake lever
2
Press the handbrake lever's outer end forward, and, at the same time, turn
the adjusting screw.
2
Checking of brake fluid level - front brake
The brake fluid reservoir is linked with the hand brake cylinder at the
handlebar and the reservoir is provided with an inspection glass. With the
reservoir in a horizontal position, the brake fluid level should not drop
below the middle of the glass. The reservoir should be kept completely full
at all times for best performance.
I
F THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL DROPS BELOW THE MINIMUM EITHER THE BRAKE SYSTEM HAS A
LEAK OR THE BRAKE PADS ARE COMPLETELY WORN
KTM
AUTHORIZED
Refilling the front brake fluid reservoir *
When the brake fluid falls to the middle of the inspection glass, new brake
fluid has to be added.
3
Loosen screws
Place hand brake cylinder in a horizontal position and fill the brake fluid
reservoir to 5 mm (0,2 in) below the rim with clean brake fluid DOT 5.1
5
(Motorex Brake Fluid 5.1). Replace membrane and lid, tighten screws. Rinse
off spilled or overflowing brake fluid with water.
– N
DOT 5
EVER USE
. S
COLOR
EALS AND BRAKE HOSES MUST BE ESPECIALLY ADAPTED TO IT
– S
TORE BRAKE FLUID OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
– B
RAKE FLUID CAN CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION
I
F YOU GET BRAKE FLUID IN YOUR EYES
.
A DOCTOR
!
– D
'
ON
T LET BRAKE FLUID GET IN CONTACT WITH PAINT
PAINT REMOVER
– U
SE ONLY CLEAN BRAKE FLUID TAKEN FROM A TIGHTLY SEALED CONTAINER
Checking the front brake pads
min.
The brake pads can be inspected from behind. Always inspect the brake pad
1 mm
linings before taking off on your motorcycle. They should not be thinner
than 1 mm which is the case when the notch
A
T THEIR MOST WORN POINT BRAKE PAD LININGS SHOULD NOT BE THINNER THAN
,
MM
OTHERWISE THEY COULD LEAD TO BRAKE FAILURE
PUT OFF HAVING YOUR BRAKE PADS CHANGED
!
I
F THE BRAKE PADS ARE REPLACED TOO LATE SO THAT THE LINING IS PARTLY OR ENTIRELY
,
WORN AWAY
THE STEEL COMPONENTS OF THE BRAKE PAD WILL RUB AGAINST THE BRAKE
A
,
DISC
SIGNIFICANTLY IMPARING THE BRAKING EFFECT AND DESTROYING THE BRAKE DISC
1
allows you to change the basic position of the hand-
.
WARNING
.
DEALER IMMEDIATELY
3
4
and remove lid
and membrane
WARNING
! I
BRAKE FLUID
T IS BASED ON SILICONE OIL AND OF A PURPLE
. A
VOID CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES
,
RINSE WITH PLENTY OF WATER AND CONSULT
CAUTION
.
WARNING
.
CAUTION
. I
,
N THIS CASE
CONSULT AN
5
.
.
.
!
,
IT IS AN EFFECTIVE
.
A
is no longer discernable.
. F
'
OR YOUR OWN SAFETY DON
!
.
.
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