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1. Locknut
2. Adjusting bolt
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Front brake lever free play
adjustmentThe free play at the front brake lever
should be 10 ~ 15 mm.
1. Loosen the locknut.
2. Turn the adjusting bolt in direction
a to increase free play or in di-
rection b to decrease free play.
3. After adjusting, tighten the lock-
nut.
a. Free play
EW000099
WARNING
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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 re-
moved by bleeding the brake
system before the motorcycle
is operated. Air in the system
will cause greatly diminished
braking capability and can re-
sult in loss of control and anaccident. Have a Yamaha dealer
inspect and bleed the system if
necessary.
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a. Pedal height
b. Free play
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Rear brake pedal height and
free play adjustment
EW000104
WARNING
It is advisable to have a Yamahadealer make this adjustment.
The brake pedal height should be ad-
justed before adjusting the brake pedal
free play.
Pedal height
The brake pedal should be positioned
approximately 85 mm above the top of
the footrest.
1. Locknut
2. Adjusting bolta. Loosen the locknut.
b. Turn the adjusting bolt in direction
a to raise pedal height or in di-
rection b to lower pedal height.
c. Tighten the locknut.
1. Adjusting nut
EW000105
WARNING
After adjusting the pedal height ad-just brake pedal free play.
Free play
The brake pedal free play should be
adjusted to 20 ~ 30 mm at the brake
pedal end. Turn the adjusting nut on
the brake rod in direction a to in-
crease free play or in direction b to
decrease free play.
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1. Brake light switch
2. Adjusting nut
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Brake light switch adjustmentThe rear brake light switch is activated
by the brake pedal and is properly ad-
justed when the brake light comes on
just before braking takes effect. To ad-
just the rear brake light switch, hold the
switch body so it does not rotate while
turning the adjusting nut. Turn the ad-
justing nut in direction a to make the
brake light come on earlier. Turn the
adjusting nut in direction b to make
the brake light come on later.
1. Wear indicator grooves
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Checking the front brake
pads and rear brake shoes
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Front brake
Wear indicator grooves are provided
on each brake pad. These indicators
allow checking of brake pad wear with-
out disassembling the brake. Inspect
the grooves. If they have almost disap-
peared, ask a Yamaha dealer to re-
place the pads.
1. Wear limit line
2. Wear indicator
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Rear brake
Apply the brake and inspect the wear
indicator.
If the indicator reaches the wear limit
line, ask a Yamaha dealer to replace
the shoes.
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1. Minimum level mark
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Inspecting the brake fluid
levelInsufficient brake fluid may let air enter
the brake system, possibly causing the
brakes to become ineffective.
Before riding, check that the brake flu-
id is above the minimum level and re-
plenish when necessary. Observe
these precautions:l
When checking the fluid level,
make sure the top of the master
cylinder is level by turning the
handlebars.
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Use only the designated quality
brake fluid. Otherwise, the rubber
seals may deteriorate, causing
leakage and poor brake perfor-
mance.
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Refill with the same type of brake
fluid. Mixing fluids may result in a
harmful chemical reaction and
lead to poor brake performance.
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Be careful that water does not en-
ter the master cylinder when refill-
ing. Water will significantly lower
the boiling point of the fluid and
may result in vapor lock.
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Brake fluid may deteriorate paint-
ed surfaces or plastic parts. Al-
ways clean up spilled fluid
immediately.
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Have a Yamaha dealer check the
cause if the brake fluid level goes
down. Recommended brake fluid: DOT 4
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Brake fluid replacementThe brake fluid should be replaced
only by trained Yamaha service per-
sonnel. Have the Yamaha dealer re-
place the following components during
periodic maintenance or when they are
damaged or leaking:l
oil seals (every two years)
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brake hoses (every four years)
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Cable inspection and
lubrication
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WARNING
Damage to the outer housing of ca-
bles may lead to internal rusting
and interfere with the cable move-
ment. Replace damaged cables as
soon as possible to prevent unsafeconditions.
Lubricate the cables and cable ends. If
a cable does not operate smoothly,
ask a Yamaha dealer to replace it.
Recommended lubricant:
Engine oil
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Throttle cable and grip lubri-
cationThe throttle twist grip assembly should
be greased at the time that the cable is
lubricated, since the grip must be re-
moved to get at the end of the throttle
cable. After removing the screws, hold
the end of the cable up in the air and
put in several drops of lubricant. With
the throttle grip disassembled, coat the
metal surface of the grip assembly with
a suitable all-purpose grease.
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Brake and shift pedal
lubricationLubricate the pivoting parts.
Recommended lubricant:
Engine oil
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Brake and clutch lever
lubricationLubricate the pivoting parts.
Recommended lubricant:
Engine oil
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Sidestand lubricationLubricate the sidestand pivoting point
and metal-to-metal contact surfaces.
Check that the sidestand moves up
and down smoothly.
EW000113
WARNING
If the sidestand does not movesmoothly, consult a Yamaha dealer.Recommended lubricant:
Engine oil
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Front fork inspectionVisual check
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WARNING
Securely support the motorcycle sothere is no danger of it falling over.
Check for scratches or damage on the
inner tube and excessive oil leakage
from the front fork.
Operation check
1. Place the motorcycle on a level
place.
2. Hold the motorcycle in an upright
position and apply the front brake.
3. Push down hard on the handle-
bars several times and check if
the fork rebounds smoothly.
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CAUTION:
If any damage or unsmooth move-
ment is found with the front fork,consult a Yamaha dealer.
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Steering inspectionPeriodically inspect the condition of
the steering. Worn out or loose steer-
ing bearings may be dangerous. Place
a stand under the engine to raise the
front wheel off the ground. Hold the
lower end of the front forks and try to
move them forward and backward. If
any free play can be felt, ask a
Yamaha dealer to inspect and adjust
the steering. Inspection is easier if the
front wheel is removed.
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WARNING
Securely support the motorcycle sothere is no danger of it falling over.
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Wheel bearingsIf there is play in the front or rear wheel
hub or if the wheel does not turn
smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer in-
spect the wheel bearings.
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BatteryThis motorcycle is equipped with a
sealed-type battery. Therefore it is not
necessary to check the electrolyte or
fill the battery with distilled water.l
If the battery seems to have dis-
charged, consult a Yamaha deal-
er.
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If the motorcycle is equipped with
optional electrical accessories,
the battery tends to discharge
more quickly, so be sure to re-
charge it periodically.
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CAUTION:
Never try to remove the sealing
caps of the battery cells. The bat-tery will be damaged.
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WARNING
Battery electrolyte is poisonous
and dangerous, causing severe
burns, etc. It contains sulfuric acid.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes or
clothing.
ANTIDOTE:l
EXTERNAL: Flush with water.
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INTERNAL: Drink large quanti-
ties of water or milk. Follow
with milk of magnesia, beaten
egg, or vegetable oil. Call a
physician immediately.
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EYES: Flush with water for
15 minutes and get prompt
medical attention.
Batteries produce explosive gases.
Keep sparks, flame, cigarettes etc.,
away. Ventilate when charging or
using in an enclosed space. Always
shield your eyes when working near
batteries. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF
CHILDREN.
