Use heavy-duty brake fluid only from a container marked DOT4.
NOTICE
Do not spill brake fluid onto any painted surface.
Do not use fluid from a container that has been left open or that has been unsealed for a long time.
Check for fluid leakage around the fittings.
Check brake hose for damage.
Brake Fluid
Fluid Level InspectionPressure Testing
Remove:
Upper Fairing Assembly (see Upper Fairing Assembly
Removal in the Frame chapter)
Radiator Cap [A]
Remove the radiator cap in two steps. First turn the cap
counterclockwise to the first stop. Then push and turn it
further in the same direction and remove the cap.
Install the ...
Bolts, Nuts and Fasteners Tightness Inspection
Check the tightness of the bolts and nuts listed here. Also,
check to see that each cotter pin is in place and in good
condition.
NOTE
For the engine fasteners, check the tightness of them
when the engine is cold (at room temperature).
If there are loose fasteners, retighten them to ...
Special Tools
Inside Circlip Pliers:
57001-143
Oil Seal & Bearing Remover:
57001-1058
Bearing Driver Set:
57001-1129
Jack:
57001-1238
Bearing Remover Head, 15 ×
17:
57001-1267
Fork Oil Level Gauge:
57001-1290
Bearing Remover Shaft, 13:
57001-1377
Fork Oil Seal Driver, 43:
57001-15 ...