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BRAKE FREE PLAY
There should be no free play at the brake
lever end. If there is free play, have a dea-
ler inspect the brake system.
WARNING
A soft or spongy feeling in the brake lever
can indicate the presence of air in the hy-
draulic system. If there is air in the hydrau-
lic system, have a dealer bleed the system
before operating the motorcycle. Air in the
hydraulic system will diminish the braking
performance, which may result in loss of
control and an accident.
BRAKE PADS
The brake pads must be checked for wear
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
Brake pads
Each brake pad is provided with wear
indicators, which allows you to check
the brake pad wear without having to
disassemble the brake. To check the brake
pad wear, check the position of the wear
indicators while applying the brake.
If a brake pad has worn to the point that a
wear indicator almost touches the brake
disc, have a dealer replace the brake pads
as a set.
BRAKE FLUID
Insufficient brake fluid may allow air to
enter the brake system, possibly causing it
to become ineffective. Before riding, check
that the brake fluid is above the minimum
level mark and refill it if necessary.
DOT 4 break fluid
(Only use brake fluid out from an unope-
ned container)
• Low position brake fluid level may indi-
cate worn brake pads and/or brake system
leakage.
• If the brake fluid level is low, be sure
to check the brake pads for wear and the
brake system for leakage.
• When checking the fluid level, make sure
that the top of the master cylinder is level
by turning the handlebars.
• Use only the recommended qua lity
brake fluid, otherwise the rubber seals
may deteriorate, causing leakage and poor
braking performance.
• Refill with the same type of brake fluid.
Mixing fluids may result in a harmful che-
mical reaction and lead to poor braking
performance.
• Be careful that water does not enter the
master cylinder when refilling. Water will
significantly lower the boiling point of the
fluid and may result in vapor lock.
• Brake fluid may deteriorate painted sur-
faces or plastic parts. Always
clean up spilled fluid immediately.
• As the brake pads wear, it is normal for
the brake fluid level to gradually go down.
However, if the brake fluid level goes down
suddenly, have a dealer check.
Changing the brake fluid
WARNING
Have a dealer change the brake fluid at
the intervals specified in the NOTE after
the periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
LUBRICATING THE BRAKE LEVERS
The pivoting points of the front and rear
brake levers must be lubricated at the
intervals specified in the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart.
Front brake lever
Rear brake lever
SIDE STAND / MAIN STAND
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Caution:
The operation of the side stand (1) and
main stand (2) should be checked before
each ride, and the pivots and metal-to-me-
tal contact surfaces should be lubricated if
necessary
WARNING
If the main stand does not move up and
down smoothly, have a dealer check or
repair it.
FRONT FORK
The condition and operation of the front
fork must be checked as follows at the
intervals specified in the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart.
WARNING
Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
1. Place the vehicle flat and upright
from.
2. Check the inner tubes for scratches,
damage and oil leakage.
3. Apply the front brake and push the
handlebars several times down hard to
verify the suspension of the fork
WARNING
• When damage to the fork, please contact
your dealer.
• If you treat the telescopic fork with cle-
aning agents, make sure that they get no
contact with the tires or the brakes. This
can lead to dangerous accidents.
STEERING
WARNING
Worn or loose steering bearings may cause
danger. Therefore, the operation of the
steering must be checked as follows at the
intervals specified in the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart.
