Caution! Do not allow brake fluid to come into contact with painted parts of the motorcycle as brake fluid destroys paint.
Note:
- The description applies to a brake system filling and bleeding device with vacuum extraction of brake fluid at the bleed line.
- If other devices are used, comply with their manufacturers’ instructions.
Motorcycle standing upright.
Release clamps securing handlebar.
Turn the front wheel and the handlebar to a position in which the clutch fluid reservoir is horizontal.
Tighten the handlebar and secure the front wheel in this position.
Remove reservoir cover with rubber diaphragm.
Top up the brake fluid.
Pull back protective hose (1).
Wrap a cloth around the filler adapter.
Remove socket-head grub screw (2) from the filler adapter.
Connect the brake bleeding device to bleed screw (3).
Screw the bleed screw all the way into the filler adapter (valve in filler adapter closed).
Open the bleed screw by half a turn (valve open).
Draw off brake fluid until it emerges clear and free from air bubbles.
Caution! While bleeding the system, do not allow the brake fluid level to drop below the bottom edge of the ring mark, as otherwise air will be drawn into the clutch system. Bleed the system again if this happens.
Remove the bleed screw.
Disconnect the brake bleeding device from the bleed screw.
Reinstall socket-head grub screw (2) in the filler adapter.
Caution! The motorcycle is not permitted on the road without the grub screw in place and secure in the filler adapter.
Correct the fluid level.
Reinstall the reservoir lid with rubber diaphragm in position.
Tighten the reservoir cover carefully and without using force.
Align the clutch fitting with the mark on the handlebar.
Resecure the handlebar in the correct position (punch marks aligned).
Recheck the fluid level.
Tightening torque:
- Grub screw in filler adapter — 10 Nm
- Handlebar to fork bridge — 21 Nm
Brake fluid — DOT4