General specifications

Special toolsChecking the rear brake disc
1. Remove:
Rear wheel
Refer to "REAR WHEEL" on page 4-12.
2. Check:
Brake disc
Damage/galling → Replace.
3. Measure:
Brake disc deflection
Out of specification → Correct the brake
disc
deflection or replace the brake disc.
Refer to "CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE
DIS ...
Assembling the rear brake caliper
WARNING
Before installation, all internal brake components
should be cleaned and lubricated
with clean or new brake fluid.
Never use solvents on internal brake components
as they will cause the brake caliper
piston dust seal and piston seal to swell
and distort.
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Care
While the open design of a motorcycle
reveals the attractiveness of the technology,
it also makes it more vulnerable.
Rust and corrosion can develop
even if high-quality components are
used. A rusty exhaust pipe may go unnoticed
on a car, however, it detracts
from the overall appearanc ...