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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Adjusting the brake lever
free play
Brake lever free play, adjusting
The brake lever free play should mea-
sure 5–8 mm as shown. Periodically
check the brake lever free play and, if
necessary, adjust it as follows.
1. Loosen the locknut at the brake
lever.
2. To increase the brake lever free
play, turn the adjusting bolt in
direction a. To decrease the
brake lever free play, turn the
adjusting bolt in direction b.
3. Tighten the locknut.
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8 After adjusting the brake lever
free play, check the free play
and make sure that the brake
is working properly.
8 A soft or spongy feeling in the
brake lever can indicate the
presence of air in the
hydraulic system. If there is air
in the hydraulic system, have
a Yamaha dealer bleed the
system before operating the
motorcycle. Air in the
hydraulic system will diminish
the braking performance,
which may result in loss of
control and an accident.
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Adjusting the brake pedal
position and free play
Brake pedal position and free play, adjusting
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It is advisable to have a Yamaha
dealer make these adjustments.
Brake pedal position
The top of the brake pedal should be
positioned approximately 77 mm
above the top of the footrest as
shown. Periodically check the brake
pedal position and, if necessary,
adjust it as follows.
1
a
1. Locknut
2. Adjusting bolt
c. Brake lever free play
1. Footrest
a. Brake pedal position
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