Owner`s manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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EAU22080
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play
The clutch lever free play should mea-
sure 10.0–15.0 mm (0.39–0.59 in) as
shown. Periodically check the clutch le-
ver free play and, if necessary, adjust it
as follows.
To increase the clutch lever free play,
turn the adjusting bolt in direction (a).
To decrease the clutch lever free play,
turn the adjusting bolt in direction (b).
NOTE:
If the specified free play cannot be ob-
tained as described above or if the
clutch does not operate correctly, have
a Yamaha dealer check the internal
clutch mechanism.
EAU22240
Adjusting the brake pedal
position
The top of the brake pedal should be
positioned approximately 43.0 mm
(1.69 in) below the top of the footrest as
shown. Periodically check the brake
pedal position and, if necessary, have a
Yamaha dealer adjust it.
WARNING
EWA10690
A soft or spongy feeling in the brake
pedal can indicate the presence of
air in the hydraulic system. If there is
air in the hydraulic system, have a
Yamaha dealer bleed the system be-
fore operating the motorcycle. Air in
the hydraulic system will diminish
1. Clutch lever free play adjusting bolt
2. Clutch lever free play
1. Distance between brake pedal and footrest
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