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CHK
ADJ
ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE/
CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
EAS00108
CHASSIS
EAS00114
ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE
1. Check:
• brake lever free play
a
Out of specification
→
Adjust.
2. Adjust:
• brake lever free play
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a. Turn the adjusting nut
1
in direction
a
or
b
until the specified brake lever free play is
obtained.
CAUTION:
_
After adjusting the brake lever free play,
make sure there is no brake drag.
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Brake lever free play (lever end)
10 ~ 20 mm (0.39 ~ 0.79 in)
Direction
a
Brake lever free play is
increased.
Direction
b
Brake lever free play is
decreased.
a
EAS00115
CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
NOTE:
_
• Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand.
• Make sure the motorcycle is upright.
2. Check:
• brake fluid level
Below the minimum level mark
a
→
Remove the headlight assembly and add
the recommended brake fluid to the proper
level.
Refer to “REMOVING THE HEADLIGHT
ASSEMBLY”.
Recommended brake fluid
DOT 4
a