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CHASFRONT BRAKE AND REAR BRAKE
2. Install:
9Brake hose holder 1
9Screw (brake hose holder) 2
cC
After installing the brake hose holders,
make sure the brake hose does not contact
the spring (rear shock absorber). If it does,
correct its twist.
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Brake fluid
1. Fill:
9Brake fluid
Until the fluid level reaches “LOWER” level
line a.
w
9Use only the designated quality brake fluid:
otherwise, the rubber seals may deterio-
rate, causing leakage and poor brake per-
formance.
9Refill with the same type of brake fluid;
mixing fluids may result in a harmful chemi-
cal reaction and lead to poor performance.
9Be careful that water does not enter the
master cylinder when refilling. Water will
significantly lower the boiling point of the
fluid and may result in vapor lock.
cC
Brake fluid may erode painted surfaces or
plastic parts. Always clean up spilled fluid
immediately.
AFront
BRear
Recommended brake fluid:
DOT #4
2 Nm (0.2 m•kg, 1.4 ft•lb)
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CHASFRONT FORK
5. Measure:
9Oil level (left and right) a
Out of specification Adjust.
Standard oil level:
145~148 mm (5.71~5.83 in)
From top of fully stretched
damper assembly.
6. Tighten:
9Locknut 1
NOTE:
Fully finger tighten the locknut onto the
damper assembly.
7. Loosen:
9Compression damping adjuster 1
NOTE:
9Loosen the compression damping adjuster fin-
ger tight.
9Record the set position of the adjuster (the
amount of turning out the fully turned in posi-
tion).
8. Install:
9Base valve 1
To damper assembly 2.
NOTE:
First bring the damper rod pressure to a maxi-
mum. Then install the base valve while releas-
ing the damper rod pressure.
9. Check that the damper assembly is fully
stretched.
Not fully stretched Repeat the steps 2 to 8.
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