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
Refill with the same type of brake fluid. Add-
ing a brake fluid other than DOT 4 may result
in a harmful chemical reaction.
 Be careful that water does not enter the
brake fluid reservoir when refilling. Water will
significantly lower the boiling point of the flu-
id and may result in vapor lock.
EBU24284Changing the brake fluidHave a Yamaha dealer change the brake fluid at
the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance
chart. In addition, have the oil seals of the brake
master cylinder and calipers as well as the brake
hoses replaced at the intervals listed below or
whenever they are damaged or leaking.
Oil seals: Replace every two years.
 Brake hoses: Replace every four years.
EBU24396Checking the front brake lever free
playThere should be no free play at the brake lever
end. If there is free play, have a Yamaha dealer in-
spect the brake system.EBU34246Adjusting the rear brake lever and
brake pedal free playThe rear brake lever and brake pedal free play
must be checked and, if necessary, adjusted at
the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance
chart.1. No brake lever free play
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9Adjusting the brake lever free play
Measure the brake lever free play as shown.
If the free play is incorrect, adjust it as follows.
1. Loosen the locknut at the brake lever. 2. To increase the brake lever free play, turn the
brake lever free play adjusting bolt in direction
(a). To decrease the brake lever free play, turn
the adjusting bolt in direction (b).
TIPIf the specified brake lever free play could be ob-
tained as described above, skip steps 3–8. 3. Fully turn the adjusting bolt in direction (a) toloosen the brake cable.
4. Slide the rubber cover back.
1. Brake lever free playBrake lever free play: 6.0-7.0 mm (0.24-0.28 in)
1
1. Locknut
2. Brake lever free play adjusting bolt
(a)
(b)
12
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5. Loosen the brake cable adjuster locknut.
6. To increase the brake lever free play, turn the
brake lever free play adjusting nut in direction
(a). To decrease the brake lever free play, turn
the adjusting nut in direction (b).
7. Tighten the brake cable adjuster locknut.
8. Slide the rubber cover to its original position.
9. Tighten the locknut at the brake lever.
Adjusting the brake pedal free play
Measure the brake pedal free play as shown. If the free play is incorrect, adjust it as follows.
1. Remove panel G.
2. Loosen the locknut.
1. Brake cable adjuster locknut
2. Brake lever free play adjusting nut
3. Rubber cover
2
3
1
(a)(b)
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93. To increase the brake pedal free play, turn the
brake pedal free play adjusting nut in direc-
tion (a). To decrease the brake pedal free
play, turn the adjusting nut in direction (b).
4. Tighten the locknut.
5. Install the panel.
EBU24232Axle bootsThe axle boots must be checked for damage at
the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance
chart. Check the axle boots for tears or damage. If
any damage is found, have them replaced by a
Yamaha dealer.
1. Brake pedal free play adjusting nut
2. Locknut
2
(a)
(b)
1
1. Front axle boot (each sideF
1
1
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EBU34223Replacing a headlight bulbIf a headlight bulb burns out, replace it with the
specified bulb as follows.
Left and right headlight bulbs1. Remove the cover at the rear of the headlight by pulling it off.
2. Remove the bulb cover by pulling it off. 3. Remove the socket by pushing it in and turn-
ing it counterclockwise.1. Cover at the rear of the headlight
1
1. Bulb cover
1. Socket
1
1
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4. Remove the burnt-out bulb.
5. Place a new bulb into position.
NOTICE: Do
not touch the glass part of the bulb. Oil
from your fingers or other contamination
will adversely affect the transparency of
the glass, luminosity of the bulb, and bulb
life. Thoroughly clean off any dirt and fin-
gerprints using a cloth moistened with al-
cohol or thinner.
[ECB00653]
6. Install the socket by pushing it in and turning it clockwise. 7. Install the bulb cover and the cover at the rear
of the headlight. NOTICE: Make sure the
bulb cover is securely fitted over the sock-
et and seated properly.
[ECB03320]
8. Adjust the headlight beam if necessary.
Handlebar-mounted light bulb (YFM700FWBD) 1. Remove the handlebar-mounted light cover by removing the quick fasteners.
2. Remove the bulb cover by pulling it off.
1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
1. Handlebar-mounted light cover
2. Quick fastener
1
2
2
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93. Remove the socket by pushing it in and turn-
ing it counterclockwise. 4. Remove the burnt-out bulb.
5. Place a new bulb into position.
NOTICE: Do
not touch the glass part of the bulb. Oil
from your fingers or other contamination
will adversely affect the transparency of
the glass, luminosity of the bulb, and bulb
life. Thoroughly clean off any dirt and fin-
gerprints using a cloth moistened with al-
cohol or thinner.
[ECB00653]
6. Install the socket by pushing it in and turning it clockwise.
7. Install the bulb cover. NOTICE: Make sure
the bulb cover is securely fitted over the
socket and seated properly.
[ECB03320]
1. Bulb cover
1. Socket
1
1
1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
1
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9YFM700FWBD
EBU25615Replacing the brake/tail light bulbIf the brake/tail light bulb burns out, replace it as
follows.
1. Remove the brake/tail light bulb holder (to- gether with the bulb) by turning it counter-
clockwise. 2. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pushing it in
and turning it counterclockwise.1. Handlebar-mounted light beam adjusting screw
(b)
(a)
1
1. Brake/tail light bulb holder
1. Brake/tail light bulb
1
1
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