1. Install:


| WARNING Proper brake hose routing is essential to insure safe vehicle operation. Refer to "CABLE ROUTING" on page 2-33. |
CAUTION:
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2. Remove:
3. Install:

Refer to "REPLACING THE FRONT BRAKE PADS" on page 4-22.
4. Fill:

WARNING
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| CAUTION: Brake fluid may damage painted surfaces and plastic parts. Therefore, always clean up any spilt brake fluid immediately. |
5. Bleed:
6. Check:
Refer to "CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL" on page 3-18.

7. Check:
Brake lever operation Soft or spongy feeling → Bleed the brake system.
Refer to "BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM" on page 3-20.
Assembling the front brake caliper
Removing the front brake master cylinderChecking the front brake disc
1. Remove:
Front wheel
Refer to "FRONT WHEEL" on page 4-6.
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.
a. Place the vehicle on a suitable stand ...
Installing the front brake master cylinder
1. Install:
Brake master cylinder "1"
Brake master cylinder holder "2"
NOTE:
Install the brake master cylinder holder with the
arrow mark "a" pointing forward.
Align the end of the brake master cylinder holder
with the punch mark "b" on the handlebar.
First, tighten the front bo ...
Checking the rear wheel
1. Check:
Rear wheel axle
Rear wheel
Wheel bearings
Oil seals
Refer to "CHECKING THE FRONT WHEEL"
on page 4-8.
2. Check:
Tire
Rear wheel
Damage/wear → Replace.
Refer to "CHECKING THE TIRES" on page
3-23 and "CHECKING THE WHEELS" on
page 3-25.
3. Measure:
Radi ...