Valve clearance .................................. 8-38
Brakes ................................................ 8-38
Checking the front and rear brake pads.................................................. 8-39
Checking the brake fluid level ............ 8-39
Brake fluid replacement ..................... 8-41
Checking the brake pedal .................. 8-41
Parking brake ..................................... 8-42
Brake light switch adjustment ............ 8-42
Cable inspection and lubrication........ 8-42
Brake pedal and accelerator pedal
lubrication ......................................... 8-43
Checking the stabilizer bushes .......... 8-43
Rear knuckle upper and lower pivot
lubrication (left and right) .................. 8-44
Steering shaft lubrication ................... 8-44
Wheel removal.................................... 8-45
Tire replacement ................................ 8-45
Wheel installation ............................... 8-46
Battery ................................................ 8-47
Jump-starting ..................................... 8-50
Fuse replacement............................... 8-52
Replacing a headlight bulb................. 8-54 Headlight beam adjustment ...............8-57
Tail/brake light bulb replacement .......8-57
Troubleshooting ..................................8-58
Troubleshooting charts .......................8-59
CLEANING AND STORAGE ....................9-1 Cleaning................................................9-1
Storage .................................................9-2
SPECIFICATIONS..................................10-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION ................11-1 Identification number records.............11-1
INDEX ....................................................12-1
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As the brake pads wear, it is normal for the
brake fluid level to gradually go down. A low
brake fluid level may indicate worn brake
pads and/or brake system leakage; therefore,
be sure to check the brake pads for wear and
the brake system for leakage. If the brake fluid
level goes down suddenly, have a Yamaha
dealer check and repair the vehicle before
any further operation.EBU32520Brake fluid replacementComplete fluid replacement should be done
only by trained Yamaha service personnel.
Have a Yamaha dealer replace the following
components during pe riodic maintenance or
when they are damaged or leaking.
Replace the oil seals every two years.
Replace the brake hoses every four years.
EBU32530Checking the brake pedalHave a Yamaha dealer check the brakes at
the intervals specified in the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart. There should be
no free play in the brake pedal. The brakes
should operate smoothly and there should be
no brake drag. If the brakes feel soft or
spongy, this could indicate air in the brake
system. Have a Yamaha dealer check the
brake system if necessary.1. Brake pedal
2. No brake pedal free play
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