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Maintenance Brake Systems Front Brake Fluid Check the front brake fluid level. See page 33. The fluid level should be at or above the top of the sight glass. Add fluid as needed. Replace cloudy or contaminated fluid. Use DOT4 brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir. Use fluid only from a sealed, clean container. Do not operate the brake while the reservoir cover is removed. Fluid could overflow from the reservoir and cause air to enter the fluid system. WARNING! Using the wrong fluid or allowing air or contaminants into the fluid system can damage the system seals or result in a malfunction that could lead to serious injury or death. 1. Straddle the motorcycle and bring it to the fully upright position. Position the handlebars so that the fluid reservoir is level. 2. Wipe the fluid container and the area around the reservoir cover with a clean cloth. NOTICE: Brake fluid will damage painted surfaces and plastic parts. Always clean spilled brake fluid immediately with water and a mild detergent. 3. Remove the reservoir cover and gasket. 4. Carefully add fluid to the recommended level. 5. Reinstall the reservoir gasket and cover. Rear Brake Fluid Check the rear brake fluid level. See page 35. The fluid level should be between the minimum and maximum marks on the reservoir. Add fluid as needed. Replace cloudy or contaminated fluid. Use DOT4 brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir. Use fluid only from a sealed, clean container. Do not operate the brake while the reservoir cover is removed. Fluid could overflow from the reservoir and cause air to enter the fluid system. WARNING! Using the wrong fluid or allowing air or contaminants into the fluid system can damage the system seals or result in a malfunction that could lead to serious injury or death. 1. Secure the motorcycle in a vertical position with an appropriate motorcycle lift. 2. Remove the right side cover. 3. Wipe the fluid container and the area around the reservoir cover with a clean cloth. NOTICE: Brake fluid will damage painted surfaces and plastic parts. Always clean spilled brake fluid immediately with water and a mild detergent. 4. 5. 6. 7. Remove the reservoir cover and gasket. Carefully add fluid to the recommended level. Reinstall the reservoir gasket and cover. Reinstall the side cover. 61

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Maintenance
Brake Systems
Front Brake Fluid
Check the front brake fluid level. See page 33. The fluid level should be at or above the top
of the sight glass. Add fluid as needed. Replace cloudy or contaminated fluid.
Use DOT4 brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir. Use fluid only from a sealed, clean con-
tainer.
Do not operate the brake while the reservoir cover is removed. Fluid could overflow from the
reservoir and cause air to enter the fluid system.
WARNING!
Using the wrong fluid or allowing air or contaminants into the fluid system can damage the
system seals or result in a malfunction that could lead to serious injury or death.
1.
Straddle the motorcycle and bring it to the fully upright position. Position the handlebars
so that the fluid reservoir is level.
2.
Wipe the fluid container and the area around the reservoir cover with a clean cloth.
NOTICE:
Brake fluid will damage painted surfaces and plastic parts. Always clean spilled brake fluid
immediately with water and a mild detergent.
3.
Remove the reservoir cover and gasket.
4.
Carefully add fluid to the recommended level.
5.
Reinstall the reservoir gasket and cover.
Rear Brake Fluid
Check the rear brake fluid level. See page 35. The fluid level should be between the mini-
mum and maximum marks on the reservoir. Add fluid as needed. Replace cloudy or contam-
inated fluid.
Use DOT4 brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir. Use fluid only from a sealed, clean con-
tainer.
Do not operate the brake while the reservoir cover is removed. Fluid could overflow from the
reservoir and cause air to enter the fluid system.
WARNING!
Using the wrong fluid or allowing air or contaminants into the fluid system can damage the
system seals or result in a malfunction that could lead to serious injury or death.
1.
Secure the motorcycle in a vertical position with an appropriate motorcycle lift.
2.
Remove the right side cover.
3.
Wipe the fluid container and the area around the reservoir cover with a clean cloth.
NOTICE:
Brake fluid will damage painted surfaces and plastic parts. Always clean spilled brake fluid
immediately with water and a mild detergent.
4.
Remove the reservoir cover and gasket.
5.
Carefully add fluid to the recommended level.
6.
Reinstall the reservoir gasket and cover.
7.
Reinstall the side cover.