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8-23 1. Final gear oil
2. Correct oil level
3. Oil filler bolt
1. Huile de transmission finale
2. Niveau d’huile correct
3. Boulon de l’orifice de remplissage d’huile
1. Aceite de la transmisión final
2. Nivel de aceite exacto
3. Perno de llenado de aceite
EBU00825
Final gear oil
Final gear oil measurement
1. Place the machine on a level place.
2. Remove the oil filler bolt and check the oil lev-
el. It should be up to the brim of the hole. If
the level is low, add oil to raise it to the proper
level.CAUTION:_ Be sure no foreign material enters the final
gear case. _3. Install the oil filler bolt and tighten it to the
specified torque.
Final gear oil replacement
1. Remove the final gear case cover.
2. Place the machine on a level place.
3. Place a container under the final gear case to
collect the used oil. Tightening torque:
Oil filler bolt:
23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf)
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7. Install the filler bolt and tighten to the speci-
fied torque.
8. Check for oil leakage. If oil leakage is found,
check for the cause.
9. Install the final gear case cover.Tightening torque:
Filler bolt (final gear case):
23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf)
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8-47 1. Minimum level mark
1. Repère de niveau minimum
1. Marca de nivel mínimo
EBU00755
Brake fluid level inspection
Insufficient brake fluid may let air enter the brake
system, possibly causing the brakes to become in-
effective.
Before riding, check that the brake fluid is above
the lower level and replenish when necessary.
Observe these precautions:
1. When checking the fluid level, make sure the
top of the master cylinder is level by turning
the handlebars.
2. Use only the designated quality brake fluid.
Otherwise, the rubber seals may deteriorate,
causing leakage and poor brake perfor-
mance.
3. Refill with the same type of brake fluid. Mixing
fluids may result in a harmful chemical reac-
tion and lead to poor brake performance.
4. Be careful that water does not enter the mas-
ter cylinder when refilling. Water will signifi-
cantly lower the boiling point of the fluid and
may result in vapor lock. Recommended brake fluid: DOT 4
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