rizoma CT017 Clutch Fluid Reservoir User Manual
- June 9, 2024
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rizoma CT017 Clutch Fluid Reservoir
Product Information
The Rizoma product is a brake/clutch reservoir fluid tank designed for motorcycles. It is important to follow the instructions provided in the user manual for proper installation and usage. The product has a volume of 26 cm3 and a height of 49 mm. The part number for this product is CT017.
Before you start
We are pleased to welcome you into the world of RIZOMA, and we congratulate
you for your excellent choice. Please carefully follow the instructions in
this guide, which will allow you to mount and use the product correctly and
enjoy all the features it has. For your protection and safety, RIZOMA
expressly recommends that you have the installation of the product performed
by skilled personnel. Improper installation, repair or maintenance, can cause
accidents. Keep this user guide as a reference for the future. RIZOMA accepts
no liability for any damage, of any kind, which may be caused, directly or
indirectly, to persons or things as a result of incorrect assembly or failure
to observe all the assembly instructions. We also invite you to comply with
the provisions of the Highway Code and Traffic rules and/or to additional
regulations in force in your Country.
Attention: This component comes assembled for shipping purposes only.
Tighten all fasteners to appropriate torque specifications before riding.
Descriptions preceded by this symbol contain information, instructions, or
procedures, which, if not followed, may result in death or serious injury.
- Carefully read, understand and follow these instructions, they are an essential part of the product. If you have any doubt whatsoever regarding the installation or use of your RIZOMA product, please see your authorized RIZOMA dealer for assistance (on www.rizoma.com).
- For correct installation, all tightening has to be done after the correct positioning of the accessories without restricting the moving parts, to not compromise the correct functioning of the product.
- After installing any Rizoma product, please check that all related components of the motorbike function e.g. brakes, throttle, clutch, lights and steering. We strongly suggest repeating these checks periodically, especially after long trips or prolonged periods of not using the bike. Your RIZOMA products require regular inspection and maintenance. The more you ride the more often you must inspect your RIZOMA products. If your products are leaking, bent, deformed, cracked, chipped or worn, no matter how slight, immediately have a RIZOMA dealer inspect the products before you ride again. In any case never try to repair or modify the Rizoma products or their components, always replace with Rizoma original components.
Rizoma products may not be compatible with your motorcycle or with other aftermarket equipment installed before. For your safety Rizoma suggests to always contact your RIZOMA dealer.
O.E.M.: original equipment manufacturer.
TECHNICAL INFO
- VOLUME: 26 cm3
- HEIGHT: 49 mm
- Ø: 40 mm
- SUGGESTED USE: CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER
- USE WITH OIL DOT 3 OR DOT 4
Product Usage Instructions
- Before installing the Rizoma brake/clutch reservoir fluid tank, carefully read and understand the user manual instructions provided. If you have any doubts or questions about the installation or usage of the product, please contact your authorized Rizoma dealer for assistance.
- For correct installation, ensure that all accessories are positioned correctly and all tightening is done without restricting the moving parts to avoid compromising the correct functioning of the product.
- After installing the Rizoma product, it is important to check that all related components of the motorbike function properly, such as brakes, throttle, clutch, lights, and steering. It is recommended to repeat these checks periodically, especially after long trips or prolonged periods of not using the bike.
- Regular inspection and maintenance of your Rizoma products is necessary. The more you ride, the more often you must inspect your Rizoma products. If your products are leaking, bent, deformed, cracked, chipped, or worn, even slightly, immediately have a Rizoma dealer inspect the products before you ride again. Never try to repair or modify the Rizoma products or their components; always replace them with Rizoma original components.
- Note that Rizoma products may not be compatible with your motorcycle or with other aftermarket equipment installed before. For your safety, it is recommended to always contact your Rizoma dealer.
- When adding fluid to the brake/clutch reservoir, always clean the cap before removing it. Never leave the cap off for longer than necessary to add fluid to the reservoir. Contaminated fluid could cause brake/clutch malfunction, resulting in an accident, personal injury, or death.
- Improper installation of the brake/clutch reservoir could cause brake/clutch malfunction, resulting in an accident, personal injury, or death. Bleed the braking/clutch system after the new reservoir is installed and before you ride the motorcycle.
- Note that hydraulic oils are corrosive for the skin, eyes, mucous membranes, and varnishes. Take necessary precautions while handling the fluid.
Parts Overview
Before you start mounting the product please check the completeness of the kit
on the part list. The difficulty level and the time of assemblage shown do not
include the removal of OEM components. Warning: Make sure that your motorbike
is standing firmly before you start work, as a fall may lead to damage to the
motorbike or injury to you or others. WARNING: TO CLEAN YOUR FLUID TANK DON’T
USE LIQUID OR SPRAY ENGINE CLEANER, DETERGENT, AGGRESSIVE PRODUCTS OR ABRASIVE
SPONGES THAT
CAN DAMAGE OR SCRATCH YOUR FLUID TANK, BUT USE ONLY NEUTRAL DETERGENT WITH
COLD WATER.
Never allow any contaminants (moisture, dust, etc.) to enter into the
brake/clutch reservoir. Always clean cap before removing it. Never leave cap
off for longer than necessary to add fluid to the reservoir. Contaminated
fluid could cause brake/clutch malfunction, resulting in an accident, personal
injury or death. Improper installation of brake/clutch reservoir could cause
brake/clutch malfunction, resulting in an accident, personal injury or death.
Bleed braking/clutch system after the new reservoir is installed and before
you ride the motorcycle. The hydraulic oils are corrosive for the skin, the
eyes, the mucous and the varnishes.
INSTALL FLUID TANK CAP
Before mounting the cap make sure the gaskets, the tank and the cap must be
clean and dry.
To clean the gaskets don’t use water, alcohol, hydrocarbons, benzene and
paraffin, but use the dry cloth.
To optmize the sealing of the tank, lubricate the indicated parts with a thin
layer of grease. WARNING: USE GREASE WITHOUT GRAPHITE.
CHECK OIL LEVEL
After the initial filling periodically check the oil level. The excessive level cause leak of liquid, contrarily the insufficient level cause an inefficient to hydraulic system.
RIZOMA reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to make changes to the
product and this information at any time and without prior notice. Although
many catalogs and advertisements depict riders engaged in extreme or stunt
riding, this activity is extremely dangerous, increases the risk of an
accident, and increases the severity of any injury.
The action depicted is performed by professionals under strictly controlled
riding conditions.
Only you know the limits of your riding ability and only you can control the conditions under which you ride. By and in consideration for his/her purchase and use of the RIZOMA product, the user expressly recognizes and agrees that in the event of any claim arising out of the use of this RIZOMA product, whether such claim is based in contract, warranty, tort (personal injury or wrongful death) or otherwise, the laws of the Republic of Italy shall apply and jurisdiction and venue for any such action shall be in the Courts of Busto Arsizio, Italy.
All riders are strongly urged to take a motorcycle rider safety clinic. Always
wear a properly fitted and fastened motorcycle helmet (RIZOMA recommends a
full face helmet), that has been approved by ANSI , SNELL, CE, or any other
relevant authority, and any other safety equipment necessary for your riding
style, such as full-finger gloves, boots, and body armor. Be sure to read and
follow all the instructions and warnings that originally accompanied your
motorcycle, as well as the literature that accompanied any other component
parts installed on your motorcycle.
Be sure that your tires are inflated to the correct pressure and that there is
no damage whatsoever in the tread or sidewall of the tire.
Some of our products may not be approved for road circulation in the countries
where homologation is required. Thus RIZOMA® srl declines any responsibility
for a different use of its products.
References
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