Checking and topping up the front brake fl uid
A
Bleeding the front brake fl uid
C
B
WARNING
Brake fl uid is highly corrosive, therefore remove any spillage that may have come into contact with
parts of the motorbike.
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Maintenance processes
A
The front brake reservoir is located next to the
brake lever. It is fi tted with an inspection window for
checking the fl uid level.
WARNING
To inspect it correctly, make sure the motorcycle is
in an upright position.
To top up the fl uid:
- Remove the two screws
cover.
- Remove the internal rubber.
- Top up the fl uid.
Type of brake fl uid: DOT4.
WARNING
The brake fl uid level must be between 3 and 4 mm
from the top edge.
To bleed the front brake system:
- Remove the reservoir cover (see previous section).
- Remove the black protective cap
- Press in the front brake lever
- Slightly loosen the protected device
black bleeding nipple positioned next to the hose
attachment.
- Repeat various times until the air has been eli-
minated from the circuit.
- Refi t the black protective cap
- Refi t the reservoir rubber and cover.
TIP
Place a cloth under the bleed nipple to absorb the
fl uid.
A
from the reservoir
A
.
B
and hold it in.
C
with the
A
.