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Checking the front brake lever free play
The brake lever free play must be checked at the
intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart. The brake lever should have no
free play as shown. If there is free play, have a
Yamaha dealer check the brake system.
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Checking the brake pedal height
The brake pedal height must be checked and, if
necessary, adjusted at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart.
The top of the brake pedal should be positioned10.0 mm (0.39 in) below the top of the footrest as
shown. If the brake pedal is not positioned as spec-
ified, have a Yamaha dealer adjust it.
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Adjusting the parking brake free play
The parking brake free play must be checked and,
if necessary, adjusted at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart.
Cable length “A” should measure 46–50 mm
(1.81–1.97 in). Adjust the parking brake free play
as follows.
1. No brake lever free play
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1. Brake pedal height
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1. Release the parking brake.
2. Slide the rubber cover back.3. Fully loosen the locknut and the adjusting bolt
at the clutch lever.
1. Cable length “A”
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4. Loosen the locknut and the adjusting bolt at
the rear brake caliper.5. Turn the adjusting bolt at the clutch lever in di-
rection (a) to increase the cable length, and in
direction (b) to decrease it.TIP
If the cable length cannot be adjusted to specifica-
tion, consult a Yamaha dealer.
6. Tighten the locknut at the clutch lever.
7. Slide the rubber cover back to its original po-
sition.
8. Turn in the adjusting bolt at the rear brake cal-
iper by hand until it feels tight, then turn it out
1. Locknut
2. Adjusting bolt
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(a)
(b)
1. Adjusting bolt
2. Locknut
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SPECIFICATIONS
EBU2597G
Dimensions:
Overall length:
1855 mm (73.0 in)
Overall width:
1100 mm (43.3 in)
Overall height:
1080 mm (42.5 in)
Seat height:
800 mm (31.5 in)
Wheelbase:
1280 mm (50.4 in)
Ground clearance:
135 mm (5.3 in)
Minimum turning radius:
3600 mm (142 in)
Weight:
With oil and fuel:
187.0 kg (412 lb)
Noise and vibration level:
Noise level (77/311/EEC):
82.7 dB(A) (EUR)
Vibration on seat (EN1032, ISO5008):
Will not exceed 0.5 m/s
2
(EUR)
Vibration on handlebar (EN1032, ISO5008):
Will not exceed 2.5 m/s
2
(EUR)
Engine:
Engine type:
Liquid cooled 2-stroke
Cylinder arrangement:
Forward-inclined parallel 2-cylinder
Displacement:
347 cm
3
Bore
×
stroke:
64.0
×
54.0 mm (2.52
×
2.13 in)
Compression ratio:
6.50 :1
Starting system:
Kickstarter
Lubrication system:
Premix
Type:
YAMALUBE 2-R, Castrol R30, A545, A747
Engine oil quantity:
Premix ratio (1):
YAMALUBE R 24:1
Transmission oil:
Type:
SAE 10W-30 type SE motor oil (EUR)
YAMALUBE 4 (10W-40) or SAE 10W-40 type SE motor
oil (AUS)(NZL)
Quantity:
1.5 L (1.59 US qt, 1.32 Imp.qt)