If a master cylinder or piston shows any damage, replace them.
If a cup is worn, damaged softened (rotted), or swollen, the piston assembly should be replaced to renew the cups.
If fluid leakage is noted at the brake lever, the piston assembly should be replaced to renew the cups.
If they are damaged, replace them.
If the springs are damaged, replace them.
If the relief port becomes plugged, the brake pads will drag on the disc. Blow the ports clean with compressed air.
Front Master Cylinder [I] Rear Master Cylinder [J]
Rear Master Cylinder Installation
Brake DiscDFI Servicing Precautions
There are a number of important precautions that should
be followed servicing the DFI system.
This DFI system is designed to be used with a 12 V sealed
battery as its power source. Do not use any other battery
except for a 12 V sealed battery as a power source.
Do not reverse the battery ...
Fuel Type
Use clean, fresh unleaded gasoline
with a minimum Antiknock Index of 90.
The Antiknock Index is posted on service
station pumps. The octane rating
of a gasoline is a measure of its resistance
to detonation or “knocking.” The
Antiknock Index is an average of the
Research Octane Number (R ...
Steering Play Inspection
Remove the lower fairings (see Lower Fairing Removal in
the Frame chapter).
Raise the front wheel off the ground with the jack.
Special Tools - Jack: 57001-1238
Jack Attachment: 57001-1608
With the front wheel pointing straight ahead, alternately
tap each end of the handlebar. The f ...