Service Manual (KLZ1000C) — page 63 of 762

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2-41
Periodic Maintenance Procedures
Brake Hose and Pipe Damage and Installation Condi-
tion Inspection
• Remove the air cleaner housing (see Air Cleaner Housing
  Removal(3-54)).
• Inspect the brake hoses, pipes and fittings for deteriora-
  tion, cracks and signs of leakage.
○The high pressure inside the brake line can cause fluid to
  leak [A] or the hose, pipe to burst if the line is not properly
  maintained. Bend and twist the rubber hose while exam-
  ining it.
  Replace the hose and pipe if any crack [B], bulge [C] or
  leakage is noticed.
  Tighten any brake hose banjo bolts and brake pipe joint
  nuts.
    Torque - Brake Hose Banjo Bolts: 25 N·m (2.5 kgf·m, 18
                ft·lb)
• Inspect the brake hose and pipe routing.
  If any brake hose and pipe routing is incorrect, run the
    brake hose and pipe according to Cable, Wire, and Hose
    Routing section in the Appendix chapter.
Brake Operation Inspection
• Inspect the operation of the front and rear brake by run-
  ning the vehicle on the dry road.
    If the brake operation is insufficiency, inspect the brake
    system.
                           WARNING
    When test riding the vehicle, be aware of surround-
    ing traffic for your safety.

Brake Fluid Level Inspection
• Check   that the brake fluid level in the front brake reservoir
  [A] is above the lower level line [B].
                             NOTE
    ○Hold the reservoir horizontal by turning the handlebar
     when checking brake fluid level.

                           NOTICE
    Brake fluid quickly damages painted plastic sur-
    faces; any spilled fluid should be completely
    washed away immediately.
 If the fluid level is lower than the lower level line, fill the
 reservoir to the upper level line [C].
○Remove the stopper [D].