Buell X1 2002 - Rear Brake Pedal

2002 Buell X1: Maintenance 1-19
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REAR BRAKE PEDAL
11WARNING1WARNING
Always test motorcycle brakes at low speed after servic-
ing or bleeding system. To prevent death or serious
injury, Buell recommends that all brake repairs be per-
formed by a Buell dealer or other qualified mechanic.
Check rear brake pedal height.
● Before every ride.
● At the 500 mile (800 km) service interval.
● At every 5000 mile (8000 km) service interval thereafter.
1. See
Figure 1-12. Slide rubber boot (1) upward.
2. Measure distance from bottom edge of rod adjuster (2)
to top surface of turn buckle (4).
a. If measurement is approximately 0.84 in. (21.3 mm),
slide rubber boot (1) down over assembly. Brake
pedal adjustment is not needed.
b. If measurement is not within specification, adjust
brake pedal.
NOTE
See
Figure 1-13. Minimum allowable pushrod thread engage-
ment inside turn buckle is 0.24 in. (6.0 mm).
3. Adjust brake pedal.
a. See
Figure 1-12. Loosen locknut (3) while holding
rod adjuster. Move locknut away from top surface of
turn buckle.
b. Tu rn rod adjuster to set pedal height.
c. Return locknut (3) to fit flush against top surface of
turnbuckle (4).
d. Slide rubber boot (1) down over rod adjuster (2).
NOTE
Brake pedal has no free play adjustment.
Figure 1-12. Pushrod Adjustment
Figure 1-13. Minimum Thread Engagement
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1. Rubber Boot
2. Rod Adjuster
3. Locknut
4. Top Surface of Turn Buckle
1
2
3
4
Minimum
Engagement
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0.24 in.
(6 mm)