| WARNING Bleed the hydraulic brake system whenever:
|
NOTE:
1. Bleed:
a. Fill the brake fluid reservoir to the proper level with the recommended brake fluid.
b. Install the diaphragm (brake master cylinder reservoir or brake fluid reservoir).
c. Connect a clear plastic hose "1" tightly to the bleed screw "2".

A. Front
B. Rear
d. Place the other end of the hose into a container.
e. Slowly apply the brake several times.
f. Fully pull the brake lever or fully press down the brake pedal and hold it in position.
g. Loosen the bleed screw.
NOTE:
Loosening the bleed screw will release the pressure and cause the brake lever to contact the throttle grip or the brake pedal to fully extend.
h. Tighten the bleed screw and then release the brake lever or brake pedal.
i. Repeat steps (e) to (h) until all of the air bubbles have disappeared from the brake fluid in the plastic hose.
j. Tighten the bleed screw to specification.
k. Fill the brake fluid reservoir to the proper level with the recommended brake fluid.
Refer to "CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL" on page 3-18.
| WARNING After bleeding the hydraulic brake system, check the brake operation. |
Checking the rear brake hose
Adjusting the drive chain slackRemoving the rear wheel (disc)
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
WARNINGSecurely support the vehicle
so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Elevate:
Rear wheel
NOTE:
Place the vehicle on a suitable stand so that the
rear wheel is elevated.
3. Remove:
Rear brake caliper
NOTE: ...
Checking and replacing the rear wheel sprocket
1. Check:
Rear wheel sprocket
More than 1/4 tooth "a" wear
Replace the
rear wheel sprocket.
Bent teeth Replace the rear
wheel sprocket.
b. Correct
1. Drive chain roller
2. Rear wheel sprocket
2. Replace:
Rear wheel sprocket
a. Remove the self-locking nuts and the ...
Installing the valves
The following procedure applies to all of the
valves and related components.
1. Deburr:
Valve stem end
(with an oil stone)
2. Lubricate:
Valve stem "1"
Valve stem seal "2"
(with the recommended lubricant)
3. Install:
Lower spring seat "1"
Valve stem seal "2"
V ...