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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Adjusting the brake pedal
position
For brake pedal adjustment, be sure
to proceed as follows (it is advisable
to have a Yamaha dealer make this
adjustment.)
1. Adjuster
2. Locknut
1. Pedal height.
a. Loosen the locknut.
b. By turning the adjuster clockwise
or counterclockwise adjust the
brake pedal position so that its top
end is 3 mm (0.12 in) below the top
of footrest.
c. Tighten the locknut.
After adjusting the pedal height
adjust brake pedal free play.
2. Free play
The rear brake pedal free play
should be adjusted to 20 ~ 30 mm
(0.8 ~ 1.2 in) at the brake pedal end.
Turn the adjuster on the brake rod
clockwise to reduce play or
counterclockwise to increase play.
1. Adjuster
a. Pedal height
b. Free play
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Brake pedal free play should be
checked whenever the chain is
adjusted or the rear wheel is
removed and then reisntalled.
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If it is impossible to make proper
adjustment, consult a Yamaha
dealer.