If the brake operation is insufficiency, inspect the brake system.
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Brake Pad Wear Inspection
Brake Light Switch Operation InspectionFuels Containing Oxygenates
Gasoline frequently contains oxygenates
(alcohols and ethers) especially
in areas of the U.S. and Canada
which are required to sell such reformulated
fuels as part of a strategy to
reduce exhaust emissions.
The types and volume of fuel oxygenates
approved for use in unleaded
gasoline by th ...
Spring Tension Inspection
Since a spring becomes shorter as it weakens, check its
free length [A] to determine its condition.
If the spring of either fork leg is shorter than the service
limit, it must be replaced. If the length of a replacement
spring and that of the remaining spring vary greatly, the
remaining s ...
Charging Voltage Inspection
Check the battery condition (see Charging Condition Inspection).
Warm up the engine to obtain actual alternator operating
conditions.
Remove the front seat (see Front Seat Removal in the
Frame chapter).
Check that the ignition switch is turned off, and connect
the hand tester [A] to t ...