Maintenance
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To adjust the fluid level:
• Loosen the cap screws and remove
the cover and the diaphragm seal.
• Fill the reservoir to the upper level
line using new DOT 4 fluid from a
sealed container.
• Reinstall the cover, making sure
that the diaphragm seal is correctly
positioned between the cap and
reservoir body.
• Tighten the cap retaining screws to
9 lbf in (1 Nm).
Rear Brake Fluid Inspection and
Adjustment
1
2
3
1.
Rear brake fluid reservoir
2.
Upper level line
3.
Lower level line
The reservoir is visible from the right
hand side for the motorcycle, forward of
the exhaust intermediate pipe, below
the rider’s seat.
To inspect the fluid level:
• Check the level of fluid visible in the
reservoir. The fluid level must be
kept between the upper and lower
level lines (reservoir held horizontal).
To adjust the fluid level:
• Remove the reservoir cap and the
diaphragm seal.
• Fill the reservoir to the upper level
line using new DOT 4 fluid from a
sealed container.
• Reinstall the reservoir cap making
sure that the diaphragm seal is
correctly positioned between the
cap and reservoir body.
Rear Brake Fluid Inspection and
Adjustment - Accessory Rear Brake
Reservoir (if equipped)
min
6
3
2
1
5
4
1.
Upper level line
2.
Lower level line
3.
Window
4.
Diaphragm seal
5.
Diaphragm support ring
6.
Reservoir cap
The fluid level must be kept between the
upper and lower level lines (reservoir
held horizontal).
To inspect the fluid level:
• Check the level of fluid visible in the
window at the front of the
reservoir body.
