Suzuki VL125 Service Manual

2-16 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
FRONT BRAKE PAD REPLACEMENT
• Remove the brake caliper and brake pad pin 1.
• Remove the brake pads.
• To reassemble, reverse the above sequence.
" Brake caliper mounting bolt: 39 N
.
m (3.9 kgf
.
m)
Brake pad pin: 18 N
.
m (1.8 kgf
.
m)
7
Be sure to install the shims 2 properly as shown in the
photograph.
FRONT BRAKE FLUID REPLACEMENT
• Place the motorcycle on a level surface and keep the handle-
bars straight.
• Remove the master cylinder reservoir cap and diaphragm.
• Suck up the old brake fluid as much as possible.
• Fill the reservoir with new brake fluid.
+ Specification and classification: DOT 4
• Connect a clear hose 1 to the air bleeder valve and insert the
other end of the hose into a receptacle.
• Loosen the air bleeder valve and pump the brake lever until the
old brake fluid is completely out of the brake system.
• Close the air bleeder valve and disconnect the clear hose. Fill
the reservoir with new brake fluid to the upper line.
" Air bleeder valve: 7.5 N
.
m (0.75 kgf
.
m)

Suzuki VL125 Specifications

General

Displacement	124 cc
Ignition	Electronic ignition (CDI)
Starter	Electric
Transmission	5-speed constant mesh
Final Drive	Chain
Front Suspension	Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Rear Suspension	Swingarm, coil spring, oil damped
Rear Brake	Drum
Overall Length	2, 080 mm
Overall Width	760 mm
Ground Clearance	150 mm
Fuel System	Carburetor
Front Brake	Single disc
Front Tire	90/90-18
Seat Height	735mm