PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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EW000099
WARNING
@ l
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 sys-
tem. This air must be removed
by bleeding the brake system
before the motorcycle is operat-
ed. Air in the system will cause
greatly diminished braking ca-
pability and can result in loss of
control and an accident. Have a
Yamaha dealer inspect and
bleed the system if necessary.
@
EAU01105
Rear brake pedal height and
free play adjustment
EW000104
WARNING
@ It is advisable to have a Yamaha
dealer make this adjustment. @
Pedal height
The pedal height should be adjusted so
that the top of brake pedal is aligned
with the top of footrest.
1. Loosen the locknut.
2. Turn the adjusting bolt in
direction
a to raise the brake ped-
al or in direction
b to lower the
brake pedal.
3. Tighten the locknut.
EW000105
WARNING
@ After adjusting the pedal height, ad-
just brake pedal free play. @
1. Adjusting bolt (for pedal height)
2. Locknut
3. Pedal height
c. Free play
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