The high pressure inside the brake line can cause fluid to leak [A] or the hose to burst if the line is not properly maintained.
Bend and twist the rubber hose while examining it.
Torque - Brake Hose Banjo Bolts: 25 N·m (2.5 kgf·m, 18 ft·lb)
If any brake hose routing is incorrect, run the brake hose according to Cable, Wire, and Hose Routing section in the Appendix chapter.
Brake Fluid Leak (Brake Hose and Pipe) Inspection
Brake Fluid Level InspectionExternal Shift Mechanism Inspection
Examine the shift shaft [A] for any damage.
If the shaft is bent, straighten or replace it.
If the serration [B] are damaged, replace the shaft.
If the spring [C] is damaged in any way, replace it.
If the shift mechanism arm [D] is damaged in any way,
replace the shaft.
Check the s ...
Front Wheel Removal
Remove:
Front Caliper Mounting Bolts [A] (Both Sides)
Front Caliper [B] (Both Sides)
Loosen:
Front Axle Clamp Bolts [A] (Right Side)
Front Axle [B]
Remove the lower fairings (see Lower Fairing Removal in
the Frame chapter).
Raise the front wheel off the ground.
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Rocker Arm/Tie-Rod Bearing, Sleeve Inspection
NOTICE
Do not remove the bearings for inspection. Removal
may damage them.
Visually inspect the rocker arm, or tie-rod sleeves [A] and
needle bearings [B].
The rollers in a needle bearing normally wear very little,
and wear is difficult to measure. Instead of measuring,
inspect the ...