1. Check:
2. Check:
Tighten the
Loose or open holder
Fasten
properly.

3. Hold the vehicle upright and apply the rear brake several times.
4. Check:
Brake hoses
Brake fluid leakage
Replace the
damaged
hose.
Refer to "REAR BRAKE" on page 4-28.
Checking the front brake hose
Bleeding the hydraulic brake systemBattery
A poorly maintained battery will corrode
and discharge quickly. The electrolyte
level, battery lead connections and
breather hose routing should be
checked before each ride and at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
WARNING
Electrolyte is pois ...
Removing the front fork legs
The following procedure applies to both of the
front fork legs.
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
WARNINGSecurely support the vehicle so that there
is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Loosen:
Handlebar pinch bolt "1"
Handlebar bolt "2"
Upper bracket ...
Checking the thermostat
1. Check:
Thermostat
Does not open at 80.5-83.5 C (176.9-182.3
F) Replace.
a. Suspend the thermostat "1" in a container "2"
filled with water.
b. Slowly heat the water "3".
c. Place a thermometer "4" in the water.
d. While stirring the water, observe the thermostat
and th ...