Inspecting The Brake Fluid Level - Yamaha XVS1100 Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
1. Minimum level mark
Inspecting the brake fluid
level
Insufficient brake fluid may let air enter
the brake system, possibly causing the
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brakes to become ineffective.
Before riding, check that the brake fluid
is above the minimum level and replen-
ish when necessary.
Observe these precautions:
When checking the fluid level,
make sure the top of the master
cylinder is level by turning the han-
dlebars.
1. Minimum level mark
Use only the designated quality
EAU00731
brake fluid. Otherwise, the rubber
seals may deteriorate, causing
leakage and poor brake perfor-
mance.
Recommended brake fluid: DOT 4
Refill with the same type of brake
fluid. Mixing fluids may result in a
harmful chemical reaction and
lead to poor brake performance.
Be careful that water does not en-
ter the master cylinder when refill-
ing. Water will significantly lower
the boiling point of the fluid and
may result in vapor lock.
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Brake fluid may deteriorate paint-
ed surfaces or plastic parts. Al-
ways clean up spilled
immediately.
Have a Yamaha dealer check the
cause if the brake fluid level goes
down.
fluid