Yamaha TT-R - Clutch and Brake Lever Free Play Adjustment

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Adjusting the clutch lever
free play
The clutch lever free play should
measure 10–15 mm (0.39–0.59 in) as
shown. Periodically check the clutch
lever free play and, if necessary,
adjust it as follows.
1. Loosen the locknut at the clutch
lever.
2. To increase the clutch lever free
play, turn the adjusting bolt in
direction a. To decrease the
clutch lever free play, turn the
adjusting bolt in direction b.
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a
b
b
c
1. Locknut (clutch lever)
2. Adjusting bolt
3. Locknut (clutch cable)
4. Adjusting nut
c. Clutch lever free play
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Adjusting the brake lever
free play
The brake lever free play should
measure 2–5 mm (0.08–0.20 in) 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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c
a
b
1. Adjusting bolt
2. Locknut
c. Brake lever free play
3. If the specified clutch lever free
play could be obtained as
described above, tighten the
locknut and skip the rest of the
procedure, otherwise proceed as
follows.
4. Fully turn the adjusting bolt in
direction a to loosen the clutch
cable.
5. Loosen the locknut further down
the clutch cable.
6. To increase the clutch lever free
play, turn the adjusting nut in
direction a. To decrease the
clutch lever free play, turn the
adjusting nut in direction b.
7. Tighten both locknuts.
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