4-3
Brakes
(See page 6-16 for details)
1.
Brake lever and brake pedal
Check for correct free play in the front brake lever and
rear brake pedal and adjust if necessary. Make sure
the brakes are working properly by checking at low
speed shortly after starting out.
A soft, spongy feeling in the brake lever indicates a
failure in the brake system. Do not operate the
motorcycle until the failure in the brake system is
corrected. Ask a Yamaha dealer or other qualified
mechanic for immediate repairs. A soft, spongy feeling
could indicate a hazardous condition in the brake
system.
2.
Brake fluid
Check the brake fluid level. Add fluid if necessary.
RECOMMENDED BRAKE FLUID: DOT #4
NOTE:
If DOT #4 is not available, #3 can be used.
3.
Check the disc pads.
Refer to page 6-18
4.
Check the brake shoes.
Refer to page 6-18
NOTE:
When a brake service is necessary, consult a Yamaha
dealer or other qualified mechanic.
WARNING:
4-3
Brakes
(See page 6-16 for details)
1.
Brake lever and brake pedal
Check for correct free play in the front brake lever and
rear brake pedal and adjust if necessary. Make sure
the brakes are working properly by checking at low
speed shortly after starting out.
A soft, spongy feeling in the brake lever indicates a
failure in the brake system. Do not operate the
motorcycle until the failure in the brake system is
corrected. Ask a Yamaha dealer or other qualified
mechanic for immediate repairs. A soft, spongy feeling
could indicate a hazardous condition in the brake
system.
2.
Brake fluid
Check the brake fluid level. Add fluid if necessary.
RECOMMENDED BRAKE FLUID: DOT #4
NOTE:
If DOT #4 is not available, #3 can be used.
3.
Check the disc pads.
Refer to page 6-18
4.
Check the brake shoes.
Refer to page 6-18
NOTE:
When a brake service is necessary, consult a Yamaha
dealer or other qualified mechanic.
WARNING: