13 BRAKE SYSTEM
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Info
Never use DOT 5 brake fluid. It is silicone-based and purple in color. Oil seals and brake lines are not
designed for DOT 5 brake fluid.
Avoid contact between brake fluid and painted parts. Brake fluid attacks paint.
Only use clean brake fluid from a sealed container.
Preparatory work
–
Check the front brake linings. (
Main work
–
Move the brake reservoir mounted on the handlebar to a hori-
zontal position.
V00502-10
–
Remove screws
1
.
–
Take off cover
2
with membrane
3
.
–
Add brake fluid to level
A
.
Guideline
Level
A
(brake fluid level
below reservoir rim)
5 mm (0.2 in)
Brake fluid DOT 4 / DOT 5.1 (
–
Position the cover with the membrane. Mount and tighten the
screws.
Summary of Contents for Supermoto 701 2021
Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL 2021 701 Supermoto Art no 3402465en ...
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Page 22: ...4 VIEW OF VEHICLE 20 4 1 View of vehicle front left example V01895 10 ...
Page 24: ...4 VIEW OF VEHICLE 22 4 2 View of vehicle rear right example V01896 10 ...
Page 227: ...SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE 18 225 Finishing work Check the engine oil level p 214 ...