Operation Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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EAU00696
Front brake lever free play
adjustment
The free play at the front brake lever
should be 2 ~ 5 mm.
1. Loosen the locknut.
2. Turn the adjusting bolt in direc-
tion a to increase free play or in
directionb to decrease free play.
3. After adjusting, tighten the lock-
nut.
1. Locknut
2. Adjusting bolt
3. Free play
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Check the brake lever free
play. Be sure the brake is
working properly.
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A soft or spongy feeling in the
brake lever can indicate the
presence of air in the brake
system. This air must be
removed by bleeding the brake
system before the motorcycle
is operated. Air in the system
will cause greatly diminished
braking capability and can
result in loss of control and an
accident. Have a Yamaha
dealer inspect and bleed the
system if necessary.
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EAU00712
Rear brake pedal height
adjustment
The top of the brake pedal should be
positioned 23 mm below the top of
the footrest. If not, ask a Yamaha
dealer to adjust it.
1. Footrest
a. Pedal height
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