Major Components - Honda XL650V Owner's Manual

MAJOR COMPONENTS
(Information you need to operate this motorcycle)
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• If the Pre-ride Inspection (page 41) is not
performed, severe personal injury or vehi-
cle damage may result.
BRAKES
Both the front and rear brakes are the hydraulic
disc types.
As the brake pads wea r, the brake fluid level
drops.
There are no adjustments to perform, but fluid
level and pad wear must be inspected periodi-
cally. Th e system must be inspected frequently
to ensure th ere are no fluid leaks.
If the control lever or pedal free travel becomes
excessive and the brake pads are not worn be-
yond the recommen ded limit (page 84), there is
probably air in the brake system and it must be
bled. See your authorised Honda dealer for this
service.
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Front Brake
Brake Fluid Level:
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• Brake fluid may cause irritation.
Avoid contact with skin or eyes. In case of
contact, flush thoroughly with water and
call a doctor if your eyes were exposed.
• KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
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• Handle brake fluid with care because it
can damage plastic and painted surfaces.
• When adding brake fluid, be sure the
reservoir is horizontal before the cap is
removed or brake fluid may spill out.
• Use only DOT 4 brake fluid from a sealed
contai ner.
• Never allow contaminants such as dirt or
water to enter the brake fluid reservoir.
Check that the fluid level is above the LOW-
ER level mark (1) with the motorcycle in an
upright position.
Brake fluid must be added to the reservoir
whenever the fluid level begins to reach the
LOWER level mark
(1). Remove
the screws
(2). reservoir cover (3), diaphragm plate (4),
and diaphragm (5). Fill th e reservo ir with
DOT
4
BRAKE FLUID from a sealed contain-
er up to the upper level mark (6). Reinstall
the diaphragm, diaphrag m pl at e, and cove r.
Tighten the screws securely.
Other Checks:
Make sure there are no fluid leaks. Check for
deterioration or c racks in th e hoses and fit-
ting s.
(3)
(4)
(5)
(1) LOWER level mark
(2) Screws
(3) Reservo ir cover
(4) Diaphragm p late
(5) Diaphragm
(6) UPPER level mark
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