The fluid seal (piston seal) [A] is placed around the piston to maintain clearance between the pad and the disc. If the seal is in a poor condition, it could lead the pad to wear excessively or the brake to drag, which may cause the temperature of the discs or the brake fluid to increase.
Brake fluid leakage around the pad.
Brakes overheat.
Considerable difference in inner and outer pad wear.
Seal and piston are stuck together.
If the fluid seal is replaced, replace the dust seal [B] as well. Also, replace all seals every other time the pads are changed.
Front Caliper [C] Rear Caliper [D]
Caliper Installation
Rear Caliper Dust Boot and Friction Boot DamageUS, CA and CAL Models
1. Hold the water hose [A]. Insert the tab into the slot.
2. Hold the water hose [B]. Insert the tab into the slot.
3. Water Hose Fitting on Cylinder Head
4. Heat Insulation Rubber Plate
5. Run the crankshaft sensor lead and the oil pressure switch lead into the
slot, and hook the slot
on ...
Idle Speed Inspection
Start the engine and warm it up thoroughly.
With the engine idling, turn the handlebar to both sides
[A].
If handlebar movement changes the idle speed, the
throttle cables may be improperly adjusted or incorrectly
routed, or damaged. Be sure to correct any of these
conditions before rid ...
Payload and Tire Pressure
Failure to maintain proper inflation
pressures or observe payload limits for
your tires may adversely affect handling
and performance of yourmotorcycle
and can result in loss of control. The
maximum recommended load in addition
to vehicle weight is 180 kg (397 lb),
including rider, passenger, ...