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FRONT
BRAKE
ADJUSTMENT
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CHASSIS
FRONT BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
1.Check:
• Brake lever free play
®
Out
of
specification
-1
Adjust.
Free play (brake (ever):
10
- 15
mm
(0.4 - 0.6 in)
(at brake (ever end)
2.Adjust:
• Brake lever free play
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Adjustment
steps:
• Loosen the locknut
(D.
• Turn the adjuster ® in
or
out
until the
specified free play is obtained.
Turning in:
brake lever free play is
decreased.
Turning
out:
brake lever free play is
increased.
• Tighten the locknut.
After
adjusting
the
front
brake lever free
play, make sure
that
there
is no brake drag.
A
WARNING
A
soft
or
spongy feeling in
the
brake lever
can
indicate
the
presence
of
air in
the
brake
system. This
air
must
be removed
by
bleeding
the
brake system before
the
motorcycle
is operated.
Air
in
the
brake
system
will
considerably reduce
braking
performance and could result
in
a loss
of
control
and possibly an accident. Inspect
and
if
necessary, bleed
the
brake system.
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