Braking system maintenance safety precautions Warnings! Brake fluid is hygroscopic which means it will absorb moisture from the air. The absorbed moisture will greatly reduce the boiling point of the brake fluid causing a reduction in braking efficiency. Replace brake fluid in line with the...
Brake fluid level inspection Warning! Before starting work, ensure the motorcycle is stabilised and adequately supported. This will help prevent it from falling and causing injury to the operator or damage to the motorcycle. In accordance with the scheduled maintenance chart,...
Brake wear inspection Front and rear brake pad wear is automatically compensated for and has no effect on brake lever or pedal action. In accordance with the scheduled maintenance chart, inspect the brake pads for wear. The minimum thickness of lining material for any...
Bleeding the front brakes, renewing brake fluid Before starting work, ensure the motorcycle is stabilised and adequately supported. This will help prevent it from falling and causing injury to the operator or damage to the motorcycle. 1. Note the original setting of the brake lever adjuster in...
Front brake pads — removal and installation Removal Warning! Before starting work, ensure the motorcycle is stabilised and adequately supported. This will help prevent it from falling and causing injury to the operator or damage to the motorcycle. 1. Retaining pin; 2. Anti-rattle spring; 3....
Front brake caliper — removal and installation Removal Warning! Before starting work, ensure the motorcycle is stabilised and adequately supported. This will help prevent it from falling and causing injury to the operator or damage to the motorcycle. Caution! To prevent paint damage, do not...
Front brake discs — removal and installation Warning! Before starting work, ensure the motorcycle is stabilised and adequately supported. This will help prevent it from falling and causing injury to the operator or damage to the motorcycle. Wear 1. Replace any brake disc if worn beyond the...
Front brake master cylinder — removal and installation Removal Warning! Before starting work, ensure the motorcycle is stabilised and adequately supported. This will help prevent it from falling and causing injury to the operator or damage to the motorcycle. 1. Remove the seat and disconnect the battery...
Bleeding the rear brakes, renewing brake fluid Warning! Before starting work, ensure the motorcycle is stabilised and adequately supported. This will help prevent it from falling and causing injury to the operator or damage to the motorcycle. 1. Remove the cap from the rear bleed nipple. 2....
Rear brake pads, rear brake caliper — removal and installation Removal 1. Raise and support the rear of the motorcycle. Warning! Before starting work, ensure the motorcycle is stabilised and adequately supported. This will help prevent it from falling and causing injury to the operator or damage to the...
Rear brake disc — removal and installation Wear Warning! Before starting work, ensure the motorcycle is stabilised and adequately supported. This will help prevent it from falling and causing injury to the operator or damage to the motorcycle. 1. Replace any brake disc if worn beyond the...
Rear master cylinder — removal and installation Removal Warning! Before starting work, ensure the motorcycle is stabilised and adequately supported. This will help prevent it from falling and causing injury to the operator or damage to the motorcycle. 1. Remove the seat and disconnect the battery...