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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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EW000099
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Check the brake lever free
play. Be sure the brake is
working properly.
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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 system
will cause greatly diminished
braking capability and can
result in loss of control and an
accident. Have a Yamaha deal-
er inspect and bleed the sys-
tem if necessary.
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EAU00712
Rear brake pedal height
adjustmentThe top of the brake pedal should be
positioned 15 mm below the top of
the footrest. If not, ask a Yamaha
dealer to adjust it.1.Footrest
a.Pedal height
EW000109
wA soft or spongy feeling in the
brake pedal can indicate the pres-
ence of air in the brake system.
This air must be removed by
bleeding the brake system before
the motorcycle is operated. Air in
the system will cause greatly
diminished braking capability and
can result in loss of control and an
accident. Have a Yamaha dealer
inspect and bleed the system if
necessary.
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