PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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EW000099*
WARNING
_
A soft or spongy feeling in the brake
lever 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
the braking performance, which
may result in loss of control and an
accident.
_
EAU00704*
Adjusting the rear brake lever
free play
The rear brake lever free play should
measure 10–20 mm as shown. Period-
ically check the rear brake lever free
play and, if necessary, adjust it as fol-
lows.
To increase the rear brake lever free
play, turn the adjusting nut at the brake
shoe plate in direction
a
. To decrease
the rear brake lever free play, turn the
adjusting nut in direction
b
.
EW000101
WARNING
_
If proper adjustment cannot be ob-
tained as described, have a Yamaha
dealer make this adjustment.
_
a. Rear brake lever free play
1. Rear brake lever free play adjusting nut
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