PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2-15
Rear brake lever (Minor brake adjustment)
 After adjusting the brake pedal, check the rear brake lever
play. The brake lever play
B as measured at the lever holder
should be between 3 îš– 5 mm (0.1 îš– 0.2 in) when the lever is
lightly pulled in towards the grip. If adjustment is necessary,
slacken the cable by loosening the locknut
1 and screwing
the adjuster
2 on the brake lever holder all the way in. After
adjusting the play, tighten the locknut
1.
% Rear brake lever play
B: 3 îš– 5 mm (0.1 îš– 0.2 in )
BRAKE FLUID
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
 Place the handlebar 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 3 months.
Replace every 2 years.
* The brake system of this vehicle is filled with a gly-
col-based brake fluid. Do not use or mix different
types of fluid such as silicone-based and petro-
leum-based fluids. Do not use any brake fluid taken
from old, used or unsealed containers. Never reuse
brake fluid left over from the last servicing or stored
for a long period of time.
* Brake fluid, if it leaks, will interfere with safe running
and immediately discolor painted surfaces. Check
the brake hoses and hose joints for cracks and oil
leakage before riding.
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