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Front Brakes

The brake fluid level in the front brake reservoir may be checked by parking the motorcycle on the kickstand and
turning the handlebars to the left until the brake fluid reservoir is level. Follow the instructions below for filling the
brake fluid:

1.  Clean the top of the reservoir and remove the cover retaining screws. Remove the reservoir cover.
2.  The brake fluid should be filled to within 1/4 inch of the top of the reservoir.
3.  If the fluid level is low, fill the reservoir to the correct level with D.O.T. 5 brake fluid.
4.  Replace the cover and the cover screws and clean up any brake fluid spills.

Rear Brakes

The brake fluid level in the rear brake reservoir should be checked with the motorcycle straight up and level. Follow
the instructions below for proper filling of brake fluid:

1.  Clean the top of the reservoir and remove the cover retaining screws. Remove the reservoir cover.
2.  The brake fluid should be filed within 1/4 inch of the top of the reservoir.
3.  If the fluid level is low, fill the reservoir to the correct level with D.O. T. 5 brake fluid.
4.  Replace the cover and the cover screws and clean up any brake fluid spills.

WARNING

DO NOT USE ANY FLUID OTHER THAN THE APPROVED D.O. T. 5 BRAKE FLUID. D.O.T. 5 BRAKE
FLUID IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH D.O.T. 3 OR D.O.T. 4 BRAKE FLUIDS. USE OF ANY OTHER TYPE OF
FLUID IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM WILL CAUSE BRAKE FAILURE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS
INJURY AND WILL VOID WARRANTY.

TIRES

With only 1 front and 1 rear tire to safely maintain the vehicle in contact with the road, proper care and maintenance is
critical. To maintain them in good condition check for the following:

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Inflation

- The motorcycle will not handle properly if the air pressure is too low or too high. See Tire

Specifications for more information.

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Check before riding when tires are cold.

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Do not over-inflate tires.

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Tread - Worn or uneven tread can make the motorcycle hard to handle, particularly on wet pavement. Riding
with excessively worn, unbalanced, or improperly inflated tires is hazardous and will adversely affect traction,
steering and handling.

WARNING

IMPROPER TIRE INFLATION CAN CAUSE UNEVEN OR ABNORMAL TIRE TREAD WEAR AND COULD
RESULT IN UNSTABLE VEHICLE OPERATION. UNDER-INFLATION COULD RESULT IN TIRE SLIPPAGE
OR TIRE FAILURE. CHECK INFLATION PRESSURE AND INSPECT TREAD FOR PUNCTURES, CUTS,
BREAKS, ETC. AT LEAST WEEKLY IF IN DAILY USE; OR BEFORE EACH TRIP, IF USED OCCASIONALLY.
ONLY USE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TIRES ON YOUR MOTORCYCLE. OTHER TIRES MAY NOT FIT
CORRECTLY, COULD CAUSE UNSTABLE HANDLING, AND MAY BE HAZARDOUS TO USE. THESE AND
OTHER RESULTS OF IMPROPER TIRE INFLATION OR CARE CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL
INJURY. BECAUSE TIRES, TUBES AND WHEELS ARE CRITICAL SAFETY ITEMS, AND SERVICING THESE
ITEMS REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS AND SKILLS, WE RECOMMEND YOU SEE YOUR AUTHORIZED
AMERICAN HOTROD MOTORCYCLES DEALER OR SERVICE CENTER FOR THESE SERVICES.