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PERIODIC MAINT EN ANCE 2-37
Periodic Maintenan ce Procedures
Level Inspection
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Check that the brake fluid level in the front brake reservoir
[A] is above the lower level line [B].
NOTE
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Hold the reservoir horizontal by turning the handlebar
when checking brake fluid level.
If the fluid level is lower than the lower level line, fill the
reservoir to the upper level l ine [C] in the reservoir.
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Check that the brake fluid level in the rear brake reservoir
[A] is above the lower level line [B].
If the fluid level is lower than the lower level l ine, remove
the seats and fill the r eservoir to the upper level line [C].
WARNING
Do not mix two brands of fluid. Change the brake
fluid in the brake line completely if the brake fluid
must be refilled but the type and brand of the brake
fluid that is already in the reservoir are unidentified.
After changing the fluid, use only the same type and
brand of fluid thereafter.
Recommended Di sc Brake Fluid
Grade: DOT4
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Follow the procedure below to install the rear brake fluid
reservoir cap correctly.
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First, tighten the rear brake fluid reservoir cap [B] clock-
wise [C] by hand until the resistance is felt fully; then,
tighten the cap an additional 1/6 turn [D] while holding the
brake fluid reservoir [A] body.
Brake Fluid Change
NOTE
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The procedure to change the front brake fluid is as fol-
lows. Changing the rear brake fluid is the same as for
the front brake.