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Printed : 1/9/02
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F R O N T B R A K E L E V E R
The front brake lever is located on the right
handlebar.
Pull the lever against the handle grip to activate
the front brake.
Always make sure the brakes (front and rear) on
your vehicle operate properly before riding.
Make sure the lever has the specified freeplay.
Measure the freeplay at the tip of the lever. See the
illustration. Adjustment of the freeplay is described
in the Maintenance and Adjustment section of this
manual.
The position of the brake lever can be adjusted so
that control is comfortable when seated and
standing. Adjustment of the lever position is
described in the Maintenance and Adjustment
section of this manual.
S E RV IC E :
B rake, lever, front, freeplay,
m axim um
0.8 inches (20 m m )
1.
To measure the freeplay, gently pull in the
brake lever until the play is taken up, then
measure distance (a) at the end of the brake
lever. Adjust if out of specification.
1. Front brake lever
2. Freeplay
(a)
(1)
