If a master cylinder or piston shows any damage, replace them.
If a cup is worn, damaged softened (rotted), or swollen, the piston assembly should be replaced to renew the cups.
If fluid leakage is noted at the brake lever, the piston assembly should be replaced to renew the cups.
If they are damaged, replace them.
If the springs are damaged, replace them.
If the relief port becomes plugged, the brake pads will drag on the disc. Blow the ports clean with compressed air.
Front Master Cylinder [I] Rear Master Cylinder [J]
Rear Master Cylinder Installation
Brake DiscService Code Reading
The service code(s) is displayed on the LCD by the number
of two digits.
NOTE
The service code of the KIBS and ABS adds “b” at the
left side of the code.
The service code of the ESD adds “E” at the left side of
the code.
When there are a number of problems, all the serv ...
Battery Maintenance
It is the owner’s responsibility to keep
the battery fully charged. Failure to do
so can lead to battery failure and leave
you stranded.
If you are riding your vehicle infrequently,
inspect the battery voltage
weekly using a voltmeter. If it drops
below 12.8 volts, the battery should be
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Cylinder (Upper Crankcase) Wear Inspection
Split the crankcase (see Crankcase Splitting).
Remove the pistons (see Piston Removal).
Assemble the cylinder (upper crankcase) [A], the cylinder
head [B] and the cylinder head gasket [C].
Tighten the cylinder head bolts (see Cylinder Head Installation
in the Engine Top End chapter).
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