PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
7-16
7
EAU22074
Clutch lever
Since this model is equipped with a hy-
draulic clutch, adjusting the clutch le-
ver free play is not needed. However, it
is necessary to check the clutch fluid
level and check the hydraulic system
for leakage before each ride. (See page
7-18.) If the clutch lever free play does
become excessive, and shifting be-
comes rough or clutch slippage oc-
curs, causing poor acceleration, there
may be air in the clutch system. If there
is air in the hydraulic system, have a
Yamaha dealer bleed the system be-
fore operating the motorcycle.
EAU37914
Checkin
g
the
b
rake lever free
play
There should be no free play at the
brake lever end. If there is free play,
have a Yamaha dealer inspect the
brake system.
WARNING
EWA14212
A soft or spon
g
y feelin
g
in the
b
rake
lever can in
d
icate the presence of
air in the hy
d
raulic system. If there is
air in the hy
d
raulic system, have a
Yamaha
d
ealer
b
lee
d
the system
b
e-
fore operatin
g
the vehicle. Air in the
hy
d
raulic system will
d
iminish the
b
rakin
g
performance, which may re-
sult in loss of control an
d
an acci-
d
ent.
1. No brake lever free play
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