2003 YAMAHA YFM350R brake light

8-8 * It is recommended that these items be serviced by a Yamaha dealer.
** Lithium-soap-based grease
NOTE:

Recommended brake fluid: DOT 4


Brake fluid replacement:
1. When disassembling the master cylinders or calipers, replace the brake fluid. Normally check the
brake fluid level and add fluid as required.
2. On the inner parts of the master cylinders and calipers, replace the oil seals every two years.
3. Replace the brake hoses every four years, or if cracked or damaged.
Wheel bearings*•Check bearing assemblies for looseness/damage.
•Replace if damaged.Steering system*•Check operation.
•Repair if damaged.
•Check toe-in.
•Adjust if necessary.Front and rear
suspension*•Check operation.
•Correct if necessary.Upper and lower arm
pivot and steering shaft*•Lubricate every 6 months.**Rear arm pivot*
•Lubricate every 6 months.**Fittings and fasteners*•Check all chassis fittings and fasteners.
•Correct if necessary.Battery*•Check specific gravity.
•Check breather hose for proper routing.
•Correct if necessary.Lights and switches*•Check operation.
•Adjust headlight beam.
ITEM ROUTINEINITIAL EVERY
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8-57 1. Rear brake light switch
2. Adjusting nut
1. Contacteur de feu stop
2.Écrou de réglage
1. Interruptor de la luz de freno trasero
2. Tuerca de ajuste
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Adjusting the rear brake light switch
The rear brake light switch, which is activated by
the brake pedal and brake lever, is properly adjust-
ed when the brake light comes on just before brak-
ing takes effect. If necessary, adjust the brake light
switch as follows.
Turn the adjusting nut while holding the rear brake
light switch in place. To make the brake light come
on earlier, turn the adjusting nut in direction
a. To
make the brake light come on later, turn the adjust-
ing nut in direction
b.
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8-97 1. Tail/brake light bulb holder
1. Fixation d’ampoule de feu arrière/stop
1. Portalámparas de la luz de freno/piloto trasero
1. Tail/brake light bulb holder 2. Bulb
1. Fixation d’ampoule de feu arrière/stop 2. Ampoule
1. Portalámparas de la luz de freno/piloto trasero 2. Bombillas
EBU00861
Tail/brake light bulb replacement
1. Remove the bulb holder (together with the
bulb) by turning it counterclockwise.
2. Remove the defective bulb from the bulb
holder by pushing it inward and turning it
counterclockwise.
3. Install a new bulb in the bulb holder by push-
ing it inward and turning it clockwise.
4. Install the bulb holder (together with the bulb)
by turning it clockwise.
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10-5
Shock absorber:
Front
RearCoil spring / oil damper
Coil spring / gas-oil damper
Wheel travel:
Front
Rear200 mm
200 mm
Electrical:
Ignition system
Generator system
Battery type/voltage, capacityD.C. C.D.I.
A.C. magneto
GM12CZ-4A-2/12V, 12Ah
Headlight type: Krypton bulb
Bulb voltage, wattage
× quantity:
Headlight
Tail/brake light
Indicator light:
Neutral
Reverse12V, 30W/30W
× 2
12V, 5W/21W
× 1
12V, 3.4W
× 1
12V, 3.4W
× 1
Fuse: 15AMODEL YFM350X
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