5-18 CHASSIS
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) Specification and classification: DOT4
• When remounting the master cylinder on the handlebars,
align the master cylinder holder’s mating surface
1 with the
punched mark
2 on the handlebars, and then tighten the
upper clamp bolt first.
& Master cylinder mounting bolt:
23 N·m (2.3 kgf-m, 16.5 lb-ft)
• Tighten the brake hose union bolt to the specified torque.
& Brake hose adapter: 18 N·m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.0 lb-ft)
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• Install the brake lever cover.
• Adjust the brake lever play. (!2-16)
* Wash the master cylinder components with new
brake fluid before reassembly.
* Do not wipe the brake fluid off after washing the
components.
* When washing the components, use the specified
brake fluid. Never use different types of fluid or
cleaning solvents such as gasoline, kerosine, etc.
* Apply brake fluid to the master cylinder bore and all
of the master cylinder components before reassem-
bly.
Master cylinder
Handlebars
Upper
clamp
bolt
“UP”mark
Clearance
Bleed air from the brake system after reassembling
the master cylinder. (! 2-15)