Note the right and left calipers are installed symmetrically and therefore the removal procedure for one side is the same as that for the other side. |
Removal
Note place a rag underneath the union bolt on the brake caliper to catch any spilt brake fluid. |
Installation
Install the brake caliper in the reverse order of removal.
Pay attention to the following points:
Tightening torque front brake caliper mounting bolt (a): 39 n·m (3.9 Kgf-m, 28.0 Lbf-ft)
Caution the seal washers should be replaced with the new ones to prevent fluid leakage. |
Tightening torque brake hose union bolt (b): 23 n·m (2.3 Kgf-m, 16.5 Lbf-ft)
![]() Brake fluid, if it
Check the brake hose and hose joints for cracks and fluid leakage. |
Cylinder head cover related parts
inspection
Refer to “engine top side disassembly” .
Refer to “engine top side assembly” .
Refer to “cylinder head cover disassembly and assembly” .
Cylinder head cover
Clean and check the gasket grooves “a” and pair reed
valve mating surfaces “b” of the cylinder head cover.
If there is anything unu ...
Fuel tank construction
Fuel tank heat
shield
: aluminum film side should face the engine side.
Fuel tank front cover
Fuel tank front bracket
Velcro fastenings
: clean the adhesive surface before adhering
the velcro fastenings.
Insert
to the bracket.
Apply
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Handlebar removal and installation
Removal
Remove the following parts from the left handlebar.
left handlebar switch box (1)
handlebar balancer (2)
grip rubber (3)
clutch cable (4)
Remove the following parts from the right handlebar.
right handlebar switch box (5)
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