2011 Kawasaki KLX140 Owners Manual - Page 66

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64 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT Brakes Disc and disc pad wear is automatically compensated for and has no effect on the brake lever or pedal action. There are no parts on the brakes that require adjustment except brake lever position. the braking power and check that there is no • Test brake drag. j WARNING Air in the brake lines diminish braking performance and can cause an accident resulting in injury or death. If the brake lever or pedal feels mushy when it is applied, there might be air in the brake lines or the brake may be defective. Have the brake checked immediately by an authorized Kawasaki dealer. Brake Lever Position The brake lever position can be adjusted to suit the rider's preference. To adjust the brake lever position, loosen the locknut, and turn the adjuster to either side. After adjustment, tighten the locknut securely. • • Disc Brake Fluid Inspect the brake fluid level in the front and rear reservoirs and change the brake fluid in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart. The brake fluid should also be changed when contaminated with dirt or water. Use only heavy-duty brake fluid as follows. Front brake fluid : Rear brake fluid : DOT 3 or DOT 4 DOT 4 NOTE żThe motorcycle is shipped with brake fluid DOT4 A. Brake Lever B. Adjuster C. Locknut in the brake system.

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64
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
j
Brakes
Disc and disc pad wear is automatically compen-
sated for and has no effect on the brake lever or
pedal action. There are no parts on the brakes that
require adjustment except brake lever position.
Brake Lever Position
The brake lever position can be adjusted to suit
the rider’s preference.
•
To adjust the brake lever position, loosen the lock-
nut, and turn the adjuster to either side.
•
After adjustment, tighten the locknut securely.
A. Brake Lever
B. Adjuster
C. Locknut
•
Test the braking power and check that there is no
brake drag.
WARNING
Air in the brake lines diminish braking perfor-
mance and can cause an accident resulting
in injury or death. If the brake lever or pedal
feels mushy when it is applied, there might
be air in the brake lines or the brake may be
defective. Have the brake checked immedi-
ately by an authorized Kawasaki dealer.
Disc Brake Fluid
Inspect the brake fluid level in the front and rear
reservoirs and change the brake fluid in accordance
with the Periodic Maintenance Chart. The brake fluid
should also be changed when contaminated with dirt
or water.
Use only heavy-duty brake fluid as follows.
Front brake fluid :
DOT 3 or DOT 4
Rear brake fluid :
DOT 4
NOTE
°
The motorcycle is shipped with brake fluid DOT4
in the brake system.