Brake Fluid - Honda VT600C Shadow VLX Service Manual

Assemble the new master link, 0-rings and plate .
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CAUTION
Insert the master link from the inside of the drive chain and in­
stall the plate with the identification mark facing the outside.
Make sure that the master link pins are installed properly.
Measuring the master link pin length projected from the plate.
1 .2-1 .4 m m (0.05 -0.06
Standard length: R K:
D I D : 1 . 1 5-1 . 5 5 mm (0.05 -0.06
Stake the master link pins using the special tool.
Make sure that the pins a re staked properly by measuring the
diameter of the staked a rea using a slide calipers.
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D I A M ET E R TH E STA K E D A R EA:
5.50-5. 8 0 m m (0.2 1 7-0.22 8
After staking, check the staked area of the master link for
cracks.
If there is any cracking , replace the master link, 0-rings and
plate .
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CAUTION
Drive chain with clip-type master link must not be used.
D R I V E A N D D R I V E N SPRO C K ET
Inspect the sprocket teeth for excessive wear or damage . Re­
place if necessary .
NOTE
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Never install a new d rive chain on worn sprockets or a worn
chain on new sprockets . Both chain and sprockets must be
in good condition, or the new replacement chain or sprock­
ets will wear repidly.
BRAKE FLU I D
Check the front brake fluid through the sight glass; if the level
is visible, remove the cover, set plate and diaphrag m . Fill the
reservoir to the upper level with DOT 4 fluid from a sealed con­
tainer. Check the system for leaks.
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CAUTION
Do not remo ve the reservoir cover until the handlebar has been
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turned so that the reservoir is level.
Do not mix dif ferent types of fluid, as they are not compatible
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with each other.
Do not allo w foreign material to enter the system when filling
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the reservoir.
A void spilling the fluid on painted, plastic or rubber parts.
Place a rag o ver these parts whenever the system is serviced.
Refer to section for brake bleeding procedures .
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MASTER
LI N K
(4) D R IVE CHAI N CUTIER
( 1 ) SLI DE CALI PER
MAINTENANCE
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(5) STAN DAR D
LEN GTH
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( 2 ) G O O D
(3) N O G O O D
( 4 ) CRACKED
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(2) NORMAL
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