Brakes - Suzuki VL800 Owner's Manual

 WARNING
Operating the motorcycle with
too little final gear oil can
cause the final drive unit to
lock up and cause an accident.
Check for leaks and the correct
level of final gear oil before
each use. Add oil if necessary.
Tighten the drain plug securely
after changing the gear oil.
 WARNING
New and used oil can be haz-
ardous. Children and pets may
be harmed by swallowing new
or used oil. Repeated, pro-
longed contact
engine oil may cause skin can-
cer. Brief contact with used oil
may irritate skin.
• Keep new and used oil away
from children and pets.
• Wear a long-sleeve shirt and
waterproof gloves.
• Wash with soap if oil con-
tacts your skin.
NOTE: Recycle or properly dis-
pose of used oil.
with used
7-25

BRAKES

This motorcycle has front disk
and rear drum brakes.
 WARNING
Failure to inspect and properly
maintain the brakes increases
your chance of having an acci-
dent.
Inspect the
before each use according to
the INSPECTION
RIDING section. Follow the
MAINTENANCE
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 motorcy-
cle under these conditions, the
brakes must be inspected more
often than recommended in the
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE.
brake system
BEFORE
SCHEDULE