PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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3. If the specified clutch lever free
play could be obtained as de-
scribed above, tighten the locknut
and skip the rest of the procedure,
otherwise proceed as follows.
4. Fully turn the adjusting bolt at the
clutch lever in direction
a
to loos-
en the clutch cable.
5. Loosen the locknut at the crank-
case.
6. To increase the clutch lever free
play, turn the adjusting nut in di-
rection
a
. To decrease the clutch
lever free play, turn the adjusting
nut in direction
b
.
7. Tighten the locknut at the clutch
lever and the crankcase.
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Adjusting the brake lever free
play
The brake lever free play should mea-
sure 0.08–0.2 in (2–5 mm) as shown.
Periodically check the brake lever free
play and, if necessary, adjust it as fol-
lows.
1. Loosen the locknut at the brake le-
ver.
2. To increase the brake lever free
play, turn the adjusting bolt in di-
rection
a
. To decrease the brake
lever free play, turn the adjusting
bolt in direction
b
.
3. Tighten the locknut.
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WARNING
_
●
After adjusting the brake lever
free play, check the free play
and make sure that the brake is
working properly.
●
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 hy-
draulic system, have a Yamaha
dealer bleed the system before
operating the motorcycle. Air in
the hydraulic system will dimin-
ish the braking performance,
which may result in loss of con-
trol and an accident.
_
1. Clutch lever free play adjusting nut
2. Locknut
1. Locknut
2. Brake lever free play adjusting bolt
c. Brake lever free play
Summary of Contents for XV1700PCR Road Star Warrior
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