The high pressure inside the brake line can cause fluid to leak [A] or the hose to burst if the line is not properly maintained.
Bend and twist the rubber hose while examining it.
Torque - Brake Hose Banjo Bolts: 25 N·m (2.5 kgf·m, 18 ft·lb)
If any brake hose routing is incorrect, run the brake hose according to Cable, Wire, and Hose Routing section in the Appendix chapter.
Brake Fluid Leak (Brake Hose and Pipe) Inspection
Brake Fluid Level InspectionRocker Arm Removal
Squeeze the brake lever slowly and hold it with a band.
Remove the front footpeg bracket bolts.
Raise the rear wheel off the ground with the jack (see
Rear Shock Absorber Removal).
Special Tools - Jack: 57001-1238
Jack Attachment: 57001-1608
Remove:
Lower Rear Shock Absorber B ...
Rear Sprocket Warp Inspection
Raise the rear wheel off the ground with the stand so that
it will turn freely.
Set a dial gauge [A] against the rear sprocket [B] near the
teeth as shown in the figure, and rotate [C] the rear wheel
to measure the sprocket runout (warp). The difference
between the highest and lowest di ...
Piston Wear Inspection
Measure the outside diameter [A] of each piston 5 mm
(0.20 in.) [B] up from the bottom of the piston at a right
angle to the direction of the piston pin.
If the measurement is under service limit, replace the piston.
Piston Diameter
Standard: 75.959 75.974 mm
(2.9905 2.9911 in.)
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