12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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Info
Never use DOT 5 brake fluid. It is silicone-based and purple in color. Oil seals and clutch lines are not designed for DOT 5
brake fluid.
Avoid contact between brake fluid and painted parts. Brake fluid attacks paint.
Only use clean brake fluid from a sealed container.
F00311-10
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Move the clutch fluid reservoir mounted on the handlebar to a horizontal position.
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Remove screws
.
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Remove cover
with membrane
.
S01343-10
(All 125/150 models)
–
Fill bleeding syringe
with the appropriate hydraulic fluid.
Bleed syringe (50329050000)
Brake fluid DOT 4 (
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On the slave cylinder, remove bleeder screw
and mount bleeding
syringe
.
E00451-10
(All 250/300 models)
–
Fill bleeding syringe
with the appropriate hydraulic fluid.
Bleed syringe (50329050000)
Brake fluid DOT 4 (
–
On the slave cylinder, remove bleeder screw
and mount bleeding
syringe
.
F00324-10
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Now inject the fluid into the system until it emerges from drill hole
of the mas-
ter cylinder without bubbles.
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Now and then, extract fluid from the master cylinder reservoir to prevent overflow.
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Remove the bleeding syringe. Mount and tighten screws bleeder screw.
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Correct the fluid level of the hydraulic clutch.
Guideline
Fluid level below container rim
4 mm (0.16 in)
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Position the cover with the membrane. Mount and tighten the screws.
Info
Clean up overflowed or spilled brake fluid immediately with water.
12.45
Removing the engine guard
H01655-01
–
Remove screws
and engine guard.
