Inspect brake system initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 2 months) and every 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months) thereafter
Inspect brake hose and brake fluid every 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months)
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Brake fluid level check
BF: brake fluid (dot 4)
Brake pads check
The extent of brake pad wear can be checked by observing the grooved limit line “a” on the pads. When the wear exceeds the grooved limit line, replace the pads with new ones. Refer to “front brake pad replacement” in section 4b and “rear brake pad replacement” in section 4c .
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Front and rear brake hose inspection
Inspect the brake hoses and hose joints for crack, damage or brake oil leakage. If any defects are found, replace the brake hose with a new one. Refer to “front brake hose removal and installation” in section 4a and “rear brake hose removal and installation” in section 4a .
Brake pedal height inspection and adjustment
Adjust the brake pedal height if necessary.
Brake pedal height “a” standard: 65 – 75 mm (2.6 – 3.0 In)
Tightening torque rear master cylinder rod lock-nut (a): 17 n·m ( 1.7 Kgf-m, 12.5 Lbf-ft)
Brake hose replacement
Replace brake hose every 4 years
Refer to “front brake hose removal and installation” in section 4a and “rear brake hose removal and installation” in section 4a .
Brake fluid replacement
Replace brake fluid every 2 years
Refer to “brake fluid replacement” in section 4a .
Air bleeding from brake fluid circuit
Refer to “air bleeding from brake fluid circuit” in section 4a Rear brake light switch adjustment
Refer to “rear brake light switch inspection and adjustment” in section 4a .
Throttle valve synchronization
Check and adjust the throttle valve synchronization
among four cylinders.
Start the engine and run it in idling condition
for
warming up.
Stop the warmed-up engine.
Lift and support the fuel tank. Refer to “fuel
tank
removal and installation” in section 1g (page ...
Rear wheel related parts inspection
Refer to “rear wheel assembly removal and installation” .
Tire
Refer to “tire inspection” in section 0b .
Rear brake disc
Refer to “rear brake disc inspection” in section 4c .
Wheel damper
Refer to “drive chain related parts inspection” in section 3a .
Sprocket
Refer to “drive chain ...
Crankcase breather (pcv) hose inspection
Inspect the crankcase breather (pcv) hose in the
following procedures:
lift and support the fuel tank with the prop stay.
Refer to “fuel tank removal and installation” in section 1g .
Inspect the crankcase breather (pcv) hose (1) for
wear and damage.
If it is worn or damaged ...