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, inspect the brake fluid level in the front and rear master cylinder reservoirs.
1. Ensure that the brake fluid level in the front brake fluid reservoir is between the upper and lower level lines (reservoir held horizontal)
1. Front reseNoir upper level; 2. Front reseNoir lower level
2. To inspect the fluid level, check the level of fluid visible in the window at the front of the reservoir body.
3. To adjust the fluid level:
- Release the cap screws and detach the cover noting the position of the sealing diaphragm.
- Fill the reservoir to the upper level line using new DOT 4 fluid from a sealed container.
- Refit the cover, ensuring that the diaphragm seal is correctly positioned between the cap and reservoir body. Tighten the cap retaining screws.