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11WARNING 1WARNING A plugged or covered relief port can cause brake drag or lock-up, which could lead to loss of control, resulting in Verify proper operation of the master cylinder relief port. Actuate the brake hand lever with the cover removed. A slight spurt of fluid will break the surface if all internal Install gasket and cover on master cylinder. cover screws to 6-8 in-lbs (0.7-0.9 Nm). 11WARNING 1WARNING After repairing the brake system, test brakes at low speed. If brakes are not operating properly, testing at high speeds can cause loss of control, which could Turn ignition switch ON. Pump brake hand lever to verify operation of the brak
death or serious injury. (00288a) 19. components are working properly. 20. result in death or serious injury. (00289a) Test brake system. 21. a. b. BRAKES. rider.

steel/rubber washers with D.O.T. 4 steel/rubber washers on

CAUTION Avoid leakage. Be sure gaskets, banjo bolt(s), brake line and master cylinder bore are clean and undamaged each side of hydraulic brake line fitting. Insert bolt through washers and fitting. Thread bolt into master cyl- inder housing and tighten to 17-22 ft-lbs (23.0-29.8 Nm). Install length of clear plastic tubing over caliper bleeder valve, if removed. Place free end of tube in a clean con- Stand the motorcycle upright so that the master cylinder is in a level position. Remove the master cylinder cover. 1CAUTION Direct contact of D.O.T. 4 brake fluid with eyes can cause irritation. Avoid eye contact. In case of eye contact flush with large

before assembly. (00322a) new Lubricate BRAKE FLUID. Position new REACH OF CHILDREN. (00240a) a sealed container.

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