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12.3 Checking the brake discs .................................... 83
12.4 Checking the brake fluid level of the front brake ... 84
12.5 Adding front brake fluid .................................. 85
12.6 Checking the front brake linings .......................... 86
12.7 Checking the free travel of foot brake lever ........... 87
12.8 Adjusting the basic position of the foot brake
lever .............................................................. 88
12.9 Checking rear brake fluid level ............................ 89
12.10 Adding rear brake fluid ................................... 90
12.11 Checking the rear brake linings ........................... 91
13 WHEELS, TIRES ........................................................... 93
13.1 Removing the front wheel ................................ 93
13.2 Installing the front wheel ................................ 94
13.3 Removing the rear wheel ................................. 96
13.4 Installing the rear wheel .................................. 97
13.5 Checking the rear hub rubber dampers ........... 100
13.6 Checking the tire condition ............................... 101
13.7 Checking the tire pressure ................................ 103
14 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ................................................. 104
14.1 Removing the battery .................................... 104
14.2 Installing the battery ..................................... 105
14.3 Recharging the battery .................................. 106
14.4 Changing the main fuse.................................... 109
14.5 Changing the ABS fuses ................................... 111
14.6 Changing the fuses of individual power
consumers....................................................... 112
14.7 Removing the headlight mask with the
headlight......................................................... 115
14.8 Refitting the headlight mask with the
headlight......................................................... 116
14.9 Changing the headlight bulb ............................. 117
14.10 Changing the parking light bulb......................... 119
14.11 Changing the turn signal bulb ........................... 120
14.12 Checking the headlight setting .......................... 121
14.13 Adjusting the headlight range............................ 121
15 COOLING SYSTEM ...................................................... 123
15.1 Cooling system ................................................ 123
15.2 Checking the antifreeze and coolant level........... 123
15.3 Checking the coolant level in the compensating
tank................................................................ 125
15.4 Draining the coolant ..................................... 127
15.5 Filling/bleeding the cooling system ................. 128
16 TUNING THE ENGINE................................................. 130
16.1 Setting the engine characteristics...................... 130
16.2 Checking the basic position of the shift lever ...... 131
16.3 Adjusting the basic position of the shift
lever ............................................................ 131
17 SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE ................................ 133
17.1 Checking the engine oil level............................. 133
17.2 Changing the engine oil and filter, cleaning the
oil screens ................................................... 133
17.3 Adding engine oil............................................. 138
18 CLEANING, CARE ....................................................... 139
18.1 Cleaning the motorcycle ................................... 139
18.2 Checks and maintenance steps for winter
operation......................................................... 141
19 STORAGE................................................................... 142
19.1 Storage ........................................................... 142
19.2 Preparing for use after storage........................... 143
20 TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................. 144