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2. Remove the fuel tank (page 17).
3. To make major adjustments, loosen the lock nut.
Turn the adjuster in direction C to increase free play,
and in direction D to decrease free play.
Tighten the lock nut.
4. Install the fuel tank (page 18).
5. Operate the throttle grip to ensure that it functions
smoothly and returns completely.
(1) LOCK NUT
(2) ADJUSTER
(C) INCREASE
(D) DECREASE
Front Brake Lever
The front brake lever position can be adjusted by
Ioosening the lock nut and turning the adjuster. Turn-
ing the adjuster clockwise moves the brake lever far-
ther away from the grip; turning the adjuster
counterclockwise moves the brake lever closer to the
grip.
Tighten the lock nut securely.
If the brake lever free play exceeds 0.8 in (20 mm), there
is probably air in the brake system and it must be bled.
Refer to the Honda Service Manual or see your autho-
rized Honda dealer for brake bleeding.
CAUTION:
•
Apply grease to the contacting faces of the adjuster
and piston.
(1) ADJUSTER
(2) LOCK NUT
(3) PISTON
Brake Pedal Height
The brake pedal height should be approximately level
with the right footpeg.
To adjust the rear brake pedal height:
1. Loosen the lock nut and turn the adjusting bolt in
direction A to raise the pedal, or in direction B to
lower it.
2. Tighten the lock nut at the desired pedal height.
(1) REAR BRAKE PEDAL
(2) LOCK NUT
(3) ADJUSTING BOLT
(A) RAISE THE PEDAL HEIGHT
(B) LOWER THE PEDAL HEIGHT