2. Maintenance Information
2-8
Brake System (FRONT/REAR DISK
BRAKE)
Free play of front/rear brake: 10~20 mm
Brake Hose
Make sure the brake hoses for corrosion or
leaking oil.
Brake Fluid
Check brake fluid level in the brake fluid
reservoir. If the level is lower than the LOWER
limit, add brake fluid to UPPER limit. Also check
brake system for leaking if low brake level found.
Caution
In order to maintain brake fluid in the
reservoir in horizontal position, do not
remove the cap until handle bar stop.
Do not operate the brake lever after the cap
had been removed. Otherwise, the brake
fluid will spread out if operated the lever.
Do not mix non-compatible brake fluid
together.
Filling Out Brake Fluid
Tighten the drain valve, and add brake fluid.
Operate the brake lever so that brake fluid
contents inside the brake system hoses.
10~20mm
(3/8~3/4 in)
Brake hose
LOWER
Master cylinder
cap
Plate
diaphragm
Diaphragm
LOWER
UPPER
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