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 .
Caution
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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 .
Steering tension adjustment
Check the steering movement in the following
procedures:
by supporting the motorcycle with a jack, lift the front
wheel unit is off the floor 20 – 30 mm (0.8 – 1.2 In).
Remove the steering damper. Refer to “steering damper construction” .
Check to make sure that the cabl ...
Clutch adjustment
Clutch cable play should be 1 0 -
15 mm (0.4 - 0.6 In) measured at
the clutch lever end. Adjust clutch
cable play according to the following
procedure:
Minor adjustment
Turn the clutch cable adjuster 1
to provide the specified play.
Major adjustment
Turn in the adjuster 1 all the ...
Special tools and equipment
Recommended service material
Note
required service material is also described in the following.
“Front brake master cylinder components” “rear brake master
cylinder components” “rear brake pedal construction”
Special tool
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