NOTE
○
First, tighten the rear brake fluid reservoir cap
clockwise by hand until slight resistance is felt
indicating that the cap is seated on the reser-
voir body, then tighten the cap an additional
1/6 turn while holding the brake fluid reservoir
body.
A. Reservoir
C. Clockwise
B. Cap
D. 1/6 turn
•
Apply the brake forcefully for a few seconds,
and check for fluid leakage around the fittings.
•
Install the cover with the bolt.
Clutch Fluid
Clutch Fluid Level Inspection
•
With the clutch reservoir held horizontal,
check that the fluid level is above the lower
level line.
A. Clutch Fluid Reservoir
B. Lower Level Line
•
If the fluid level in the reservoir is lower than
the lower level line, check for fluid leaks in the
clutch line and fill the reservoir.
NOTE
○
Since the clutch fluid is the same as the brake
fluid, refer to the “Front or Rear Brake Fluid”
section for further details.
•
Loosen the screws to remove the clutch fluid
reservoir cap and diaphragm.
•
Fill the reservoir to the upper level line with
DOT4 clutch fluid. Inside the clutch reservoir
is a stepped line showing the upper level line.
A. Clutch Fluid Reservoir
B. Upper Level Line
•
Operate the clutch lever several times.
•
If it feels spongy, there might be air in the
clutch line.
•
Also check for fluid leakage around the fit-
tings.
Clutch Line Air Bleeding
•
Loosen the footpeg bolts to remove the foot-
peg assembly.
•
Loosen the bolt to remove the shift pedal.
A. Front Footpeg
C. Shift Pedal
B. Bolts
D. Bolt
•
Loosen the mounting bolts to remove the al-
ternator outer cover.
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