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2-32 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Periodic Maintenance Procedures
Brake Fluid 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 r eservoir 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 line [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 line, remove
the seats and fill the reservoir 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 t ype and
brand of fluid thereafter.
Recommended Disc Brake Fluid
Grade: DOT4
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Follow procedure below to 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 slight resistance is felt indicating
that the cap is seated on the reservoir body, then tighten
the cap an additional 1/6 turn [D] while holding the brake
fluid reservoir body [A].
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.