Brake Pad Check?

[Two]

What's the best way to check and see if you need new brake pads for the upcoming riding season?

 

[kromdom]

described in p. 34 of the owner's manual (Gen I)
p.40 of the Service Manual (Gen I)

EDIT: just realized you have a Gen II but procedure should be the same. I posted a link for free downloads here: https://www.hayabusa.org/forum/gene...cs/146795-how-tell-if-you-need-new-chain.html