The caliper body must slide smoothly on the caliper holder shafts [A]. If the body does not slide smoothly, one pad will wear more than the other, pad wear will increase, and constant drag on the disc will raise brake and brake fluid temperature.
If the rubber friction boot is damaged, replace the rubber friction boot. To replace the friction boot, remove the pads and the caliper bracket.
If the caliper holder shaft is damage, replace the caliper bracket.
Caliper Piston and Cylinder Damage
Brake PadsLoading and accessories information
WARNINGIncorrect loading, improper installation
or use of accessories,
or modification of your motorcyclemay
result in an unsafe riding
condition. Before you ride the
motorcycle, make sure it is not
overloaded and that you have
followed these instructions.
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Compression Damping Force Adjustment
To adjust the compression damping force, turn the compression
damping adjuster [A].
The standard adjuster setting is the 4 1/2 turns out from
the fully clockwise position.
WARNINGIf both adjusters are not adjusted
equally, handling
may be impaired and a hazardous condition ma ...
Release Shaft Installation
Apply grease to the oil seal lips on the upper ridge of the
clutch cover.
Apply engine oil to the needle bearings in the hole of the
clutch cover.
Applymolybdenum disulfide grease to the pusher-holding
portion [A] on the release shaft.
Install the washer [B] and spring [C].
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