Buell 2002 X1, Service Manual

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2002 Buell X1: Maintenance 1-17
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BRAKES 1.7
GENERAL
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WARNING
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WARNING
D.O.T. 4 brake fluid can cause irritation of eyes and skin,
and may be harmful if swallowed. If large amount of fluid
is swallowed, induce vomiting by administering two
tablespoons of salt in a glass of warm water. Call a doc-
tor. In case of contact with skin or eyes, flush with plenty
of water. Get medical attention for eyes. KEEP BRAKE
FLUID OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. Failure to
comply could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
D.O.T. 4 brake fluid will damage molded-in-color surfaces
it comes in contact with. Always use caution and protect
molded-in-color surfaces from spills whenever brake
work is performed. Failure to comply may result in cos-
metic damage.
Check brake fluid level and condition:
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At the 500 mile (800 km) service interval.
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At every 5000 mile (8000 km) service interval thereafter.
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When storing or removing the motorcycle for the season.
Replace D.O.T. 4 BRAKE FLUID:
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Every 2 years.
Front brake hand lever and rear brake foot pedal must have a
firm feel when brakes are applied. If not, bleed system as
described.
Inspect front and rear brake lines and replace as required:
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Every 4 years.
Inspect caliper and master cylinder seals and replace as
required:
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Every 2 years.
BLEEDING BRAKES
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WARNING
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WARNING
D.O.T. 4 brake fluid can cause irritation of eyes and skin,
and may be harmful if swallowed. If large amount of fluid
is swallowed, induce vomiting by administering two
tablespoons of salt in a glass of warm water. Call a doc-
tor. In case of contact with skin or eyes, flush with plenty
of water. Get medical attention for eyes. KEEP BRAKE
FLUID OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. Failure to
comply could result in death or serious injury.
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WARNING
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WARNING
Never mix D.O.T. 4 with other brake fluids (such as D.O.T.
5). Use only D.O.T. 4 brake fluid in motorcycles that spec-
ify D.O.T. 4 fluid on the reservoir cap. Mixing different
types of fluid may adversely affect braking ability and
lead to brake failure which could result in death or seri-
ous injury.
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WARNING
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WARNING
Use only fresh, uncontaminated D.O.T. 4 fluid. Cans of
fluid that have been opened may have been contami-
nated by moisture in the air or dirt. Use of contaminated
brake fluid may adversely affect braking ability and lead
to brake failure which could result in death or serious
injury
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WARNING
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WARNING
Use only new black banjo washers (See Parts Catalog for
Part No.) with D.O.T. 4 brake fluid. Earlier silver banjo
washers are not compatible with D.O.T. 4 fluid and will
not seal properly over time. Failure to comply may
adversely affect braking ability and lead to brake failure
which could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
D.O.T. 4 brake fluid will damage molded-in-color surfaces
it comes in contact with. Always use caution and protect
molded-in-color surfaces from spills whenever brake
work is performed. Failure to comply may result in cos-
metic damage.
NOTE
Hydraulic brake fluid bladder-type pressure equipment can
be used to fill the brake master cylinder through the bleeder
valve if master cylinder reservoir cover is removed to prevent
pressurization.
1. Install end of a length of plastic tubing over caliper
bleeder valve; place other end in a clean container.
Stand motorcycle upright.
a. Front brake caliper bleeder valve- Figure 1-8.
Figure 1-8. Front Brake Caliper Bleeder Valve
6761
Bleeder Valve
(metric)