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CHK
ADJ
ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH/
CHECKING THE BRAKE HOSES
ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE LIGHT
SWITCH
NOTE:
• The rear brake light switch is operated by
movement of the brake pedal.
• The rear brake light switch is properly
adjusted when the brake light comes on just
before the braking effect starts.
1. Check:
• rear brake light operation timing
Incorrect → Adjust.
2. Adjust:
• rear brake light operation timing
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a. Hold the main body 1 of the rear brake light
switch so that it does not rotate and turn the
adjusting nut 2 in direction a or b until the
rear brake light comes on at the proper
time.
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Direction
a
Brake light comes on
sooner.
Direction
b
Brake light comes on
later.
1
2
a
b
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CHECKING THE BRAKE HOSES
1. Remove:
• seat
• fuel tank cover
• side covers (left and right)
• front fender
Refer to “SEAT, FENDERS AND FUEL
TANK”.