2-14 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
BRAKE HOSES
Check the brake hose for leakage, cracks, wear and damage. If
any damages are found, replace the brake hoses with new a
one.
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
• Keep the motorcycle upright and place the handlebars
straight.
• Check the brake fluid level by observing the lower limit line on
the front brake fluid reservoir.
• When the brake fluid level is below the lower limit line, replen-
ish with brake fluid that meets the following specification.
' Specification and classification: DOT 4
&
Inspect every 4 000 km (20 months).
Replace every 2 years.
* The brake system is filled with a glycol-based brake fluid, which is classified DOT 4. Do not
use or mix other types of brake fluid, such as silicone-based and petroleum-based brake flu-
ids when refilling the brake system, otherwise serious damage to the brake system will result.
* Do not use any brake fluid taken from old, used or unsealed containers.
* Do not reuse brake fluid left over from the last servicing or which has been stored for a long
period of time.
* When storing brake fluid, make sure to seal the container completely and keep it out of the
reach of children.
* When replenishing brake fluid, make sure not to get any dust or other foreign materials in the
fluid.
* Brake fluid, if it leaks, will interfere with safe running and immediately discolor painted sur-
faces. Check the brake hoses and hose joints for cracks and oil leakage before riding.
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