A
B
F.
Rear brake adjustment
1. Check:
•
Brake pedal height
®
Out
of specification
--+
Adjust.
Brake pedal height:
80
mm
(3.0
in)
(above the top of the footrest)
2.
Adjust:
•
Loosen the locknut (!).
•
Tum the adjuster® in dir
ectio
n
@ or©
until the
specified pedal height is obtained.
Direction
(Q):
Brake pedal height is raised.
Direction @;
Brake pedal height is lowered.
i�
WARNING
After adjusting the brake pedal position, check
that the end
®
of the adjusting bolt is visible
through the hole®.
•
Tighten the locknut.
Locknut torque:
16Nm(1.6m•kg, 11 ft•lb)
.
.
G.
Rear brake light switch adjustment
•
The brake light switch is operated by movement of
the brake pedal.
•
Adjustment is correct when the brake light comes on
just
before
th
e
braking effect starts.
1. Check:
•
Brake light operation
Incorrect
--+
Adjust.
H.
Brake fluid level Inspection
1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
•
When inspecting the brake fluid level, make sure the
motorcycle is upright.
•
Set the motorcycle on its center stand. If it.does not
have a center stand, place a suitable stand under the
motorcycle.
2.
Inspect:
•
Brake fluid level
Brake
fluid level is below the
"LOWER"
level lin
e®
--+
Rll to proper level.
Recommended brake fluid:
DOT4
@Front brake
[ID
Rear brake
After adjusting the brake pedal height, make sure
that there Is no brake drag.
A
WARNING
A soft or spongy feeling In the brake pedal may
Indicate the presence of air in the brake system.
This air must be removed by bleeding the brake
system before the motorcycle Is operated. Air In
the brake system will considerably reducebraldng
performance and can
resu
lt
In a loss of control and
possibly an accident
and,
if
necessary,
bleed the brake system.
----
-
2.
Adjust
•
Hold the main body
CD
of the switch
so
that it does
not rotate, and tum the adjuster® in direction
®
or
(6)
until the proper operation timing is obtained.
Direction
@:
Brake light comes on sooner.
Direction
(6):
Brake light comes on later.
For a correct reading of the brake fluid level, make sure
the top of the handlebar brake
.
fluid reservoir is
horizontal.
Brake fluid may corrode painted surfaces or
plastic parts. Always clean up any split fluid
Immediately.
A WARNING
•
Use only the designated brake fluid. Other fluids
may deteriorate the rubber seals, causing
leakage and poor brake performance.
•
Refill
with
the same type of fluid. Mixing fluids
may result In a harmful chemical reaction
leading to poor brake performance.
•
When refilling, be careful that water does not
enter the brake fluid reservoir. Water will
significantly lower the boiling point of the fluid
and may cause vapor lock.
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