Fit the pad into the groove of the caliper as shown in the figure.
| WARNING After servicing, it takes several applications of the brake lever before the brake pads contact the disc, which could result in increased stopping distance and cause an accident resulting in injury or death. Do not attempt to ride the motorcycle until a firm brake lever is obtained by pumping the lever until the pads are against the disc. |
Front Brake Pad Removal
Rear Brake Pad RemovalRebound Damping Force Adjustment
To adjust the rebound damping force, turn the rebound
damping adjuster [A].
The standard adjuster setting is the 3 3/4 turns out from
the fully clockwise position.
WARNINGIf both adjusters are not adjusted
equally, handling
may be impaired and a hazardous condition may
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Water Pump Inspection
Remove the left lower fairing (see Lower Fairing Removal
in the Frame chapter).
Check the drainage outlet passage [A] at the bottom of
the water pump body for coolant leaks.
If the mechanical seal is damaged, the coolant leaks
through the seal and drains through the passage. Replace
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Moving Off
Check that the side stand is up.
Pull in the clutch lever.
Shift into 1st gear.
Open the throttle a little, and start to
let out the clutch lever very slowly.
As the clutch starts to engage, open
the throttle a littlemore, giving the engine
just enough fuel to keep it from
stallin ...