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MAINTENANCE
DO NOT SPILL BRAKE FLUID ON PAINTED SURFACES
OR IT WILL DAMAGE THE PAINT. CLEAN ANY SPILLS
IMMEDIATELY.
NOTICE
Brake Fluid Inspection/Filling-Rear
1.
Remove the right side motorcycle cover to
access the rear brake fluid reservoir. Brake
fluid level should be between the
LOWER
level and the
UPPER
level. Fluid should be
a clear color. If the fluid is yellow or brown,
this indicates that the fluid is contaminated
and needs to be changed.
2.
If the fluid level is low, clean all dirt and
dust from the reservoir cap and remove the
cap.
3.
Remove the rubber diaphragm and wipe
clean of any fluid. Clean the cap and
diaphragm with contact cleaner and dry.
Any spilled fluid must be cleaned
immediately.
4.
Add
DOT 3 or 4 brake fluid
to the reservoir until the
UPPER
level is reached. (DO NOT
OVERFILL)
5.
Replace the diaphragm and cap.
Brake Pad/Rotor Wear
1.
Inspect the front and rear brake pads for minimum thickness of the friction material.
2.
If the material is worn down to a thickness of 1 mm, both pads need to be replaced. (Never
replace only one pad).
3.
If one side has worn down more extensively than the other, the caliper may need to be
serviced.
4.
Inspect the brake rotors for severe galling or uneven surface, indicating damage. Replace the
rotors if damaged or warped. Measure the rotors for wear.
Minimum thickness is 4.5mm front
and 3.5mm rear.
USE ONLY DOT 3 OR 4 BRAKE FLUID FROM A SEALED
CONTAINER. AN OPEN CONTAINER MAY HAVE THE
FLUID CONTAMINATED WITH WATER ABSORBED FROM
THE ATMOSPHERE
NOTICE
