User Guide

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CHAS
FRONT AND REAR BRAKES
WARNING
NOTE:
WARNING
CAUTION:
NOTE:
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ASSEMBLING AND INSTALLING THE
FRONT BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER
S Before installation, all internal brake com-
ponents should be cleaned and lubricated
with clean or new brake fluid.
S Never use solvents on internal brake com-
ponents.
Recommended brake fluid
DOT 4
1. Install:
S brake master cylinder
1
S Install the brake master cylinder holder with
the “UP” mark facing up.
S Align the end of the brake master cylinder hold-
er with the punch mark
a
on the handlebar.
S First, tighten the upper bolt, then the lower bolt.
Brake master cylinder bolt
10 Nm (1.0 mSkg)
2. Install:
S copper washers (New)
1
S brake hose 1
2
S brake hose 2
3
S union bolt
4
Union bolt
30 Nm (3.0 mSkg)
Proper brake hose routing is essential to in-
sure safe motorcycle operation. Refer to
“CABLE ROUTING”.
S When installing the brake hose 1
2
onto
the brake master cylinder, make sure that
the brake pipe touches the projection
a
as
shown. And install the paint mark
b
to-
ward the brake master cylinder side.
S Install the brake hose 2
3
at the same
angle as the brake hose 1
2
.
Turn the handlebar to the left and to the right to
make sure that the brake hose does not touch
other parts (e.g., wire harness, cables, leads).
Correct if necessary.