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PREPARA
TION 15
A. Rear Brake Fluid Reservoir
B. Upper Level Line
C. Lower Level Line
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If the fluid level in the reservoir is lower than
the lower level line, check for fluid leaks in the
brake line, and fill the reservoir.
•
Remove the reservoir cap and diaphragm,
and fill the reservoir to the upper level line with
DOT4 brake fluid.
WARNING
Be sure to hold the front brake during
the bleeding operation, or the motorcy-
cle may fall over. It could cause an acci-
dent and injury.
CAUTION
Brake fluid quickly ruins painted sur-
faces. Wipe up any spilled fluid immedi-
ately.
NOTE
żFirst, tighten the rear brake fluid reservoir cap
clockwise by hand until slight resistance is felt
indicating that the cap is seated on the reser-
voir body, then tighten the cap an additional
1/6 turn while holding the brake fluid reservoir
body.
A. Reservoir
B. Cap
C. Clockwise
D. 1/6 turn
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Operate the brake pedal several times.
•
If it feels spongy, there might be air in the
brake line.
•
If necessary, bleed the air in the rear brake
line.
•
Also check for fluid leakage around the fit-
tings.
Rear Brake Line Air Bleeding
•
Remove the rear brake reservoir cap and di-
aphragm, and check that there is plenty of
fluid in the reservoir.
NOTE
żThe fluid level must be checked several time,
during the bleeding operation and replenished
as necessary. If the fluid in the reservoir runs
completely out any time during bleeding, the
bleeding operation must be repeated from the
beginning since air will have entered the line.
•
Attach a clear plastic hose to the bleed valve
on the rear brake caliper and run the other
end of the hose into a container.
•
With the reservoir cap off, slowly pump the
brake pedal several times until no air bub-
bles can be seen rising up through the fluid
from the holes at the bottom of the reservoir.
This bleeds the air from the rear brake master
cylinder end of the line.
•
Pump the brake pedal a few times until it
becomes hard and then, holding the pedal
pushed down, quickly open (turn counter-
clockwise) and close the bleed valve. Then
release the pedal. Repeat this operation until
no more air can be seen coming up into the
plastic hose.