Chassis; Battery; Brake Fluid - Honda V65 MAGNA 1985 Manual

UPPER LEVEL MARK
LOWEA LEVEL MARK
MAINTENANCE
<CHASSIS>
BATTERY
Remove the right frame side coyer and inspect the
battery fluid level.
When the fluid level nears the lower level, remove
the battery and add distilled water to the upper
level line as follows:
Remove the battery holder bolt and pull out the
battery. Disconnect the negative cable at the battery
terminal, then disconnect the positive cable.
Remove the filler caps and add distilled water to
the upper level line. Reinstall the battery.
NOTE:
Add only distilled water. Tap water will
shorten the service life of the battery.
Th~
baltery electrolyte contains sulphuric
acid. PrOt«t your eyes, skin, Qnd clothing.
If electrolyte gen in your eyes, push them
thoroughly wilh wour and get prompt
mM;caJ Qttention.
BRAKE FLUID
Check the brake fluid reservoir level.
If the level nears the tower level mark, fill the re-
servoir with DOT -4 BRAKE FLUID to the upper
level mark.
Check the entire system for leaks,
CAUTION:
Do not remove the cover until the lumdle-
bar has been turned so that the reservoir is
level.
Avoid operating the brake lever with the
cap removed. Brake fluid will squirt out if
the lever is pulled.
Do not mix different types a/fluid, as they
are not compatible.
Refer to section 17 for brake bleeding procedures.
FRDNT BRAKE LEVER
After '84:
Measure the distance the front brake lever moves
before the brake starts to take hold.
The lever free play should be
20-30
mm
(3/4-
1-1/4 in.) at the tip of the brake lever.
If adjustment is necessary, turn the adjuster.
CAUTIONc-:_ _
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lign the arrow on the brake leller with the
I
I
i;'dex mark on the adjuster.
Apply the brake lever several times and rotate the
front wheel to check for excessive drag.
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After '84:
INDEX MARK
ARROW
ADJUSTER
UPPER LEVEL LINE
LOWER LEVEL LINE
LOWER LEVEL MARK
FRONT BRAKE LEVER