Operating Instructions

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Checking the front brake fluid
level
WARNING
Insufficient or contaminated
brake fluid in the brake fluid
reservoir
Considerably reduced braking
power caused by air, dirt or
water in the brake system
Stop riding immediately until
fault is rectified.
Check brake fluid level regu-
larly.
Make sure that the lid of
the brake fluid reservoir is
cleaned before opening.
Make sure that brake fluid
is used from a sealed con-
tainer only.
Make sure ground is level and
firm and place the motorcycle
on its center stand.
Move handlebars to straight-
ahead position.
Check brake fluid level at
brake fluid reservoir for front
wheel brake 1.
The brake fluid level in the
brake-fluid reservoir drops
due to brake pad wear.
Front brake fluid level
Brake fluid, DOT4
The brake fluid level must
not fall below the MIN mark.
(Brake fluid reservoir hori-
zontal, motorcycle standing
upright)