Checking clutch operating fluid level Changing the clutch fluid (Inspections IV) at the latest every 2 years (Inspections II and III) • Place the motorcycle on its centre stand. e Caution: Do not allow brake fluid to come into contact with painted parts of the motorcycle as brake fluid de- stroys paint. MIN L Note: The description applies to a brake system filling and bleeding device with vacuum extraction of brake flu- id at the bleed line. If other devices are used, comply with their manu- facturers’ instructions. • Motorcycle standing upright. • Release clamps securing handlebar. • Turn the front wheel and the handlebar to a posi- tion in which the clutch fluid reservoir is horizon- tal.
• Tighten the handlebar and secure the front wheel in this position. • Remove reservoir cover with rubber diaphragm. • Top up the brake fluid. R21000110 • Handlebar centred. • Check that the front wheel is on the ground. Fluid level: Caution: Do not allow brake fluid to come into contact with painted parts of the motorcycle as brake fluid de- stroys paint. • Pull back protective hose (1). • Wrap a cloth around the filler adapter. • Remove socket-head grub screw (2) from the fill- er adapter. • Connect the brake bleeding device to bleed screw (3). • Screw the bleed screw all the way into the filler adapter (valve in filler adapter closed). • Open the bleed screw by half a turn (valve open).
• Draw off brake fluid until it emerges clear and free from air bubbles. e Caution: While bleeding the system, do not allow the brake fluid level to drop below the bottom edge of the ring mark, as otherwise air will be drawn into the clutch system. Bleed the system again if this happens. Brake fluid grade .......................................... DOT 4 • Remove the bleed screw. 00.34 not below .................... MIN (halfway up sight glass) • Turn the handlebars to the left. • Check that the front wheel is on the ground. Required level with a new clutch liner: ................ ...........................................Half way up sight glass L Note:
As the clutch lining wears, the fluid level in the res- ervoir rises. 1 3 • Correct the fluid level if necessary. Mark in reser- voir: same as brake circuit. e 2 R21000310 R21000310