Coolant absorbs excessive heat from the engine and transfers it to the air at the radiator. If the coolant level becomes low, the engine overheats and may suffer severe damage. Check the coolant level each day before riding the motorcycle, also carry out the maintenance and adjustments in accordance with the periodic maintenance chart.
Replenish coolant if the level is low.
Change the coolant in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart.
Radiator Hoses
Information for CoolantKIBS Hydraulic Unit Installation
NOTICE
Brake fluid quickly ruins painted plastic surfaces;
any spilled fluid should be completely washed away
immediately.
Install the KIBS hydraulic unit together with the bracket.
Before installing the brake pipe, check to see that there is
no damage on the threads of the brake pipe joi ...
Rocker Arm/Tie-Rod Bearing, Sleeve Inspection
NOTICE
Do not remove the bearings for inspection. Removal
may damage them.
Visually inspect the rocker arm, or tie-rod sleeves [A] and
needle bearings [B].
The rollers in a needle bearing normally wear very little,
and wear is difficult to measure. Instead of measuring,
inspect the ...
Front Master Cylinder Installation
Apply silicone grease to the sliding surface of the brake
lever pivot bolt.
Tighten:
Torque - Brake Lever Pivot Bolt: 1.2 N·m (0.12 kgf·m, 11
in·lb)
Brake Lever Pivot Bolt Nut: 5.9 N·m (0.60 kgf·m,
52 in·lb)
Assemble the reservoir [A] and the bracket [B] as shown
in the figu ...