
NOTICE
Do not loosen the caliper assembly bolts [F]. Take out only the caliper mounting bolts for caliper removal.
Loosening the caliper assembly bolts will cause brake fluid leakage.

NOTICE
Immediately wash away any brake fluid that spills.
NOTE
If the caliper is to be disassembled after removal and if compressed air is not available, disassemble the caliper before the brake hose is removed (see Caliper Rubber Parts Replacement in the Periodic Maintenance chapter).

Calipers
Rear Caliper RemovalInterlock Operation Inspection
Raise the rear wheel off the ground with the stand [A].
1st Check
Start the engine to the following conditions
Condition:
Transmission Gear → 1st Position
Clutch Lever → Release
Sidestand → Down or Up
Turn the ignition switch to ON and push the starter butto ...
Inner Tube Inspection
Visually inspect the inner tube [A].
If there is any damage, replace the inner tube. Since
damage to the inner tube damages the oil seal, replace
the oil seal whenever the inner tube is replaced.
NOTICE
If the inner tube is badly bent or creased, replace
it. Excessive bending, followed by ...
Tire Repair
Currently two types of repair for tubeless tires have come
into wide use. One type is called a temporary (external) repair
which can be carried out without removing the tire from
the rim, and the other type is called permanent (internal)
repair which requires tire removal. It is generally unders ...