Operation Manual

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Checking the front brake
lever free play
1. Front brake lever free play
The brake lever free play should mea-
sure 2.0–5.0 mm (0.08–0.20 in) as
shown. Periodically check the brake
lever free play and, if necessary, have
a Yamaha dealer check the brake sys-
tem.
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WARNING
An incorrect brake lever free play
indicates a hazardous condition in
the brake system. Do not operate
the vehicle until the brake system
has been checked or repaired by a
Yamaha dealer.
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Adjusting the rear brake
lever free play
1. Rear brake lever free play
The brake lever free play should mea-
sure 5.0-10.0 mm (0.20-0.40 in) as
shown. Periodically check the brake
lever free play and, if necessary,
adjust it as follows.
To increase the brake lever free play,
turn the adjusting nut at the brake
shoe plate in direction (a). To decrea-
se the brake lever free play, turn the
adjusting nut in direction (b).
1. Adjusting nut
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WARNING
If proper adjustment cannot be
obtained as described, have a
Yamaha dealer make this adjust-
ment.
(a)
(b)
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