PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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6
EAU42851
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 hydraulic
system for leakage before each ride. If
the clutch lever free play does become
excessive, and shifting becomes rough
or clutch slippage occurs, causing
poor acceleration, there may be air in
the clutch system. If there is air in the
hydraulic system, have a Yamaha deal-
er bleed the system before 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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