
NOTICE
Do not loosen the caliper assembly bolts [F]. Take out only the caliper mounting bolts for caliper removal.
Loosening the caliper assembly bolts will cause brake fluid leakage.

NOTICE
Immediately wash away any brake fluid that spills.
NOTE
If the caliper is to be disassembled after removal and if compressed air is not available, disassemble the caliper before the brake hose is removed (see Caliper Rubber Parts Replacement in the Periodic Maintenance chapter).

Calipers
Rear Caliper RemovalValve Guide Installation
Apply engine oil to the valve guide outer surface before
installation.
Heat the area around the valve guide hole to about 120
150°C (248 302°F).
NOTICE
Do not heat the cylinder head with a torch. This will
warp the cylinder head. Soak the cylinder head and
heat the oil.
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Special Tools
Bearing Puller:
57001-135
Head Pipe Outer Race Press Shaft:
57001-1075
Steering Stem Nut Wrench:
57001-1100
Bearing Driver Set:
57001-1129
Steering Stem Bearing Driver, 42.5:
57001-1344
Steering Stem Bearing Driver Adapter,
41.5:
57001-1345
Head Pipe Outer Race Driver, 55:
57001- ...
Coolant Deterioration Inspection
Remove the right lower fairing (see Lower Fairing Removal
in the Frame chapter).
Visually inspect the coolant in the reserve tank [A].
If whitish cotton-like wafts are observed, aluminum parts
in the cooling system are corroded. If the coolant is
brown, iron or steel parts are rusting. I ...