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!
WARNING
If proper adjustment cannot be obtai-
ned as described contact a dealer to
make this adjustment.
BRAKE PADS
The brake pads must be checked for
wear at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
Each brake pad is provided with wear
indicators, which allows you to check
the brake pad wear without having to
!
WARNING
A soft or spongy feeling in the brake
padel can indicate the presence of air
in the hydraulic system. If there is air
in the hydraulic 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 padel free play
1. Loosen the locknut (1)
2. Turn the adjusting bolt (2) until the
lever position is within specified po-
sition (10 mm free play on the lever)
3. Tighten the locknut again.
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2
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 tou-
ches the brake disc, have a dealer re-
place the brake pads as a set.
BRAKE FLUID
!
WARNING
Insufficient brake fluid may allow air to
enter the brake system, possibly
causing it to become ineffective. Befo-
re riding, check that the break fluid is
above the minimum level mark (1) and
refill it if necessary.
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