The fluid seal (piston seal) [A] is placed around the piston to maintain clearance between the pad and the disc. If the seal is in a poor condition, it could lead the pad to wear excessively or the brake to drag, which may cause the temperature of the discs or the brake fluid to increase.
Brake fluid leakage around the pad.
Brakes overheat.
Considerable difference in inner and outer pad wear.
Seal and piston are stuck together.
If the fluid seal is replaced, replace the dust seal [B] as well. Also, replace all seals every other time the pads are changed.
Front Caliper [C] Rear Caliper [D]
Caliper Installation
Rear Caliper Dust Boot and Friction Boot DamageDrive Chain Removal/Installation
NOTE
Since the drive chain is installed through the swingarm,
The chain can not be removed other than by cutting it.
Prepare the new link pin, link plate, grease seals, and
tools for rejoining the chain.
Remove:
Bolts [A]
Front Footpeg Bracket [B]
Remove:
Bolts [A]
Chain Cover [B]
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Fuses
Fuses are arranged in the fuse boxes
located under the passenger’s seat and
in the left fairing. The main fuse is
located under the passenger’s seat.
If a fuse fails during operation, inspect
the electrical system to determine
the cause, and then replace it with
a new fuse of proper amp ...
Battery Removal
Remove the rider’s seat (see Seats
section in the GENERAL INFORMATION
chapter).
Turn the ignition switch to “OFF” and
disconnect the (–) cable from the battery.
Remove the red cap form the (+) terminal,
and disconnect the (+) cables
from the battery.
NOTE
The battery is ...