NOTE
The procedure to change the front brake fluid is as follows.
Changing the rear brake fluid is the same as for the front brake.
Level the brake fluid reservoir.
Repeat this operation until fresh brake fluid comes out from the plastic hose or the color of the fluid changes.
1. Open the bleed valve [A].
2. Apply the brake and hold it [B].
3. Close the bleed valve [C].
4. Release the brake [D].
NOTE
Remove the clear plastic hose.
Install the diaphragm and reservoir cap.
Follow the procedure below to install the front/rear brake fluid reservoir cap correctly.
Torque - Front Brake Reservoir Cap Stopper Screw: 1.2 N·m (0.12 kgf·m, 11 in·lb)
Torque - Bleed Valves: 7.8 N·m (0.80 kgf·m, 69 in·lb)
If necessary, bleed the air from the lines.
Premuffler Chamber Removal
Remove:
Muffler Body (see Muffler Body Removal)
Right Lower Fairing (see Lower Fairing Removal in the
Frame chapter)
Front Seat (see Front Seat Removal in the Frame chapter)
Oxygen Sensor (Equipped Models) (see Oxygen Sensor
Removal (Equipped Models) in the Electrical System
chapter ...
Connecting Rod Big End
Bearing Insert/Crankpin Wear Inspection
Remove the connecting rod big end (see Connecting Rod
Removal).
Cut strips of plastigage to crankpin width. Place a strip
on the crankpin parallel to the crankshaft installed in the
correct position.
Tighten the connecting rod big end nuts to the specified
torque (see Connecting Rod I ...
Air Switching Valve Installation
Install the air switching valve [A] with hose [B] as shown
in the figure.
Front [C]
Left Side View [D]
White Paint [E]
Air Switching Valve Operation Test
Refer to the Air Suction System Damage Inspection in the
Periodic Maintenance chapter.
Air Switching Valve Unit Test ...