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11.13 Checking the chain, rear sprocket, and engine
sprocket............................................................ 89
11.14 Removing the front spoiler .................................. 93
11.15 Fitting front spoiler ............................................ 94
12 BRAKE SYSTEM ........................................................... 95
12.1 Antilock Braking System (ABS) (125 Duke) .......... 95
12.2 Checking the brake discs .................................... 96
12.3 Checking the brake fluid level of the front brake ... 97
12.4 Adding front brake fluid .................................. 98
12.5 Checking the front brake linings ........................ 100
12.6 Checking the free travel of foot brake lever ......... 100
12.7 Adjusting the free travel of the foot brake
lever ............................................................ 101
12.8 Checking the rear brake fluid level..................... 102
12.9 Adding rear brake fluid ................................. 104
12.10 Checking the rear brake linings ......................... 107
13 WHEELS, TIRES ......................................................... 108
13.1 Removing the front wheel .............................. 108
13.2 Installing the front wheel .............................. 109
13.3 Removing the rear wheel ............................... 112
13.4 Installing the rear wheel ................................ 114
13.5 Checking the rear hub rubber dampers ........... 118
13.6 Checking the tire condition ............................... 119
13.7 Checking the tire air pressure............................ 121
14 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ................................................. 122
14.1 Removing the battery .................................... 122
14.2 Installing the battery ..................................... 123
14.3 Recharging the battery .................................. 124
14.4 Changing the ABS fuses (125 Duke).................. 127
14.5 Changing the fuses of individual power
consumers....................................................... 128
14.6 Changing the headlight bulb ............................. 132
14.7 Changing the parking light bulb......................... 135
14.8 Checking the headlight setting .......................... 138
14.9 Adjusting the headlight range............................ 139
15 COOLING SYSTEM ...................................................... 142
15.1 Cooling system ................................................ 142
15.2 Checking the antifreeze and coolant level........... 143
15.3 Checking the coolant level ................................ 145
15.4 Draining the coolant ..................................... 147
15.5 Filling/bleeding the cooling system ................. 148
16 TUNING THE ENGINE................................................. 150
16.1 Checking the play in the throttle cable ............... 150
16.2 Adjusting the play in the throttle cable ........... 151
16.3 Checking the clutch lever play........................... 151
16.4 Adjusting the clutch cable play ...................... 152
17 SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE ................................ 153
17.1 Checking the engine oil level............................. 153
17.2 Changing the engine oil and oil filter, cleaning
the oil screen ............................................... 153
17.3 Adding engine oil............................................. 156
18 CLEANING, CARE ....................................................... 158
18.1 Cleaning the motorcycle ................................... 158
18.2 Checks and maintenance steps for winter
operation......................................................... 160
19 STORAGE................................................................... 162
19.1 Storage ........................................................... 162
19.2 Preparing for use after storage........................... 163
20 TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................. 164