Brakes
Both the front and rear brakes are the hydraulic
disc type. As the brake pads wear, the brake
fluid level will drop. A leak in the system will
also cause the level to drop.
Frequently inspect the system to ensure there are
no fluid leaks. Periodically inspect the brake
fluid level and the brake pads for wear.
If the front brake lever or rear brake pedal
freeplay does not feel within the normal range
while riding, check the brake pads. If they are
not worn beyond the recommended limit, there
is probably air in the brake system. See your
motorcycle dealer to have the air bled from the
system.
Front Brake Lever Adjustment
(1)
(1)
(1) lock nut
(2) adjusting bolt
(3) rear brake pedal
(20 mm)
(2)
(3)
(1) Lock nut (2) Adjuster (3) Piston
Service Procedures 21
1. Loosen the lock nut (1).
2. To position the front brake lever farther away
from the handgrip, turn the adjuster (2)
clockwise.
To position the front brake lever closer to the
handgrip, turn the adjuster counterclockwise.
3. Tighten the lock nut.
4. Apply the brake, release it, then spin the
wheel and check that it rotates freely. Repeat
this procedure several times.
5. Check freeplay by pulling in slowly on the
front brake lever until the brake starts to
engage.
Freeplay: 3/8 – 13/16 in (10 – 20 mm)
6. Apply grease to the contacting faces of the
adjuster and piston (3).
Rear Brake Pedal Height
The rear brake pedal height should be
approximately level with the right footpeg.
1. Loosen the lock nut (1) and turn the
adjusting bolt (2) in direction (+) to raise
the pedal (3) or in direction (–) to lower it.
2. Tighten the lock nut at the desired
pedal height.
(+) raise the pedal height
(–) lower the pedal height
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