Body work
RS 50
ch. 7
7-28
Release 00 2001-03
REMOVING THE BRAKE PEDAL
Read carefully (PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
INFORMATION).
Position the motorcycle on the stand.
Loosen and remove the nut (1).
Torque setting for nut (1):
5 Nm (0.5 kgm) [3.7 Ft-lb].
Release the spring (2).
Loosen and remove the brake lever pin (3).
Torque setting for brake lever pin (3):
12 Nm (1.2 kgm) [8.8 Ft-lb].
Remove the 2 Belleville washers (4), the washer (5)
and the nut (6).
Remove the brake pedal (7).
To refit, go through the removal procedure in reverse
order, adjusting the rear brake if necessary (ADJUST-
ING THE REAR BRAKE).
REMOVING THE EXHAUST PIPE
Read carefully (PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
INFORMATION).
The exhaust pipe and muffler must be cleaned every
4,000 km (2,500 miles).
It is against the law to use the motorcycle without
an exhaust pipe and/or muffler.
It is also against the law to replace these parts
with non-approved spare parts.
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NOTE Before proceeding, allow the engine and
exhaust to cool down to ambient temperature, to avoid
possible burns.
Remove the side fairings (REMOVING THE THE
SIDE FAIRINGS).
Remove the saddle cowl (REMOVING THE LOWER
FAIRING).
Unhook the 2 springs (8) that attach the exhaust pipe
to the cylinder exhaust manifold.
Check the state of the 2 springs (8), replacing
them if damaged.
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CAUTION
CAUTION