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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
1
2
a
b
clutch cable)
nut
5. Loosen the locknut further down
the clutch cable.
6. To increase the clutch lever free
play, turn the adjusting nut in
direction
a
. To decrease the
clutch lever free play, turn the
adjusting nut in direction
b
.
7. Tighten both locknuts.
1. Locknut (
2. Adjusting
EAU
22093
Adjusting
the brake lever free
play
The
brake lever
free play
should mea-
sure 2-5 mm as shwon. Periodically
check
the
brake lever free play and, if
necessary, adjust it as follows.
EWA1
0630
WARNING
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 acci-
dent.
6
6-18
1
c
2
1. Locknut
2. Adjusting bolt
C. Free play
1. Loosen the locknut at the brake
lever.
2. To increase the brake lever free
play, turn the adjusting bolt in
direction
a
. To decrease the
brake lever free play, turn the
adjusting bolt in direction
b
.
3. Tighten the locknuts.
●
After adjusting the brake lever free
play, check the free play and make
sure that the brake is working pro-
perly.
●
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