Vehicle Setup
6999-0006 Rev. A
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Adding Hydraulic Fluid
1.
Wipe the area around the reservoir cover clean.
2.
Wipe the hydraulic fluid container clean.
3.
Remove the reservoir cover, gasket plate, and gasket.
4.
Carefully add enough fluid to bring the level above the
sight glass on the reservoir.
5.
Reinstall the reservoir gasket, gasket plate, and cover.
WARNING
• Use only DOT 5 hydraulic fluid from a sealed, clean
container. Using the wrong hydraulic fluid, or allowing
contaminants into the hydraulic system, can damage
the system seals, resulting in a system failure and the
rider could lose control of the motorcycle.
• Do not operate any hydraulic system while its reservoir
cover is removed. Fluid could overflow from the reservoir
and cause air to enter the fluid system. Air in the
hydraulic fluid system could cause a system malfunction
and the rider could lose control of the motorcycle.
• Hydraulic fluid can cause irritation to skin and eyes, and
can be harmful if swallowed. If hydraulic fluid is
swallowed, induce vomiting and call a doctor. In case of
contact with skin or eyes, flush with water.
1. RESERVOIR COVER
2. GASKET PLATE
3. GASKET
4. SIGHT GLASS
Rear Wheel Alignment
Notice
Checking the rear wheel alignment involves using the
Excelsior-Henderson rear wheel alignment gauge, part
no. EH-6999-0037.
A skewed rear axle can damage the drive belt, causing it to
fail. Rear wheel alignment is also critical to drive belt tension
and should be checked to make sure the rear wheel is in
proper alignment.
1. ALIGNMENT GAUGE
Check Rear Wheel Alignment
1.
Place the open end of the rear wheel alignment gauge
over either swing cage pivot bolt.
2.
Loosen the pointer thumb screw and slide the pointer
along the rod until pointer tip rests in the center dimple of the
rear axle. Tighten the pointer thumb screw.
3.
Move the alignment gauge to the same location on the
other side of the motorcycle. If the rear axle is the same
distance from the swing cage pivot bolt on both sides of the
motorcycle, the rear wheel is in proper alignment.
1. ALIGNMENT GAUGE
2. SWING CAGE PIVOT BOLT
3. POINTER
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