Triumph Bonneville T100, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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Fill the reservoir to the upper level
line using new DOT 4 brake fluid
from a sealed container.
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Install the diaphragm seal into the
reservoir cap and make sure that
the holes for the fasteners in the
reservoir cap and the diaphragm
seal are correctly aligned.
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Install the reservoir cap retaining
screws into the reservoir cap and
diaphragm seal assembly.
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Hold the assembly together
and position the reservoir cap,
diaphragm seal and reservoir cap
retaining screws onto the reservoir.
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Tighten the reservoir cap retaining
screws to 9 lbf in (1 Nm).
Warning
If the reservoir cap retaining screws
are over tightened this can result in a
brake fluid leak.
A dangerous riding condition leading
to loss of motorcycle control and an
accident could result if this warning is
ignored.
Rear Brake Fluid Level Inspection
and Adjustment
Warning
If there has been an appreciable drop
in the level of the fluid in either fluid
reservoir, consult your authorized
Triumph dealer for advice before riding.
Riding with depleted brake fluid levels,
or with a brake fluid leak is dangerous
and will cause reduced brake
performance potentially leading to loss
of motorcycle control and an accident.
All Models except Scrambler 900
1
2
1. Upper level line
2. Lower level line
To inspect the rear brake fluid level:
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Remove the right hand side panel as
described on page 68.
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The brake fluid level in the rear
reservoir must be kept between the
UPPER and LOWER level lines.
To adjust the rear brake fluid level:
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Release the reservoir from the
airbox without detaching the
connecting hose.