Yamaha YFZ450R, Owner'S Manual

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5-2
5
Front brake
• Check operation. If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hy-
draulic system.
• Check brake pads for wear, and replace if necessary.
• Check brake fluid level in reservoir, and add specified brake fluid to
specified level if necessary.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage. Correct if necessary.
5-4, 8-30, 8-32, 8-33
Rear brake
• Check operation. If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hy-
draulic system.
• Check brake pads for wear, and replace if necessary.
• Check brake fluid level in reservoir, and add specified brake fluid to
specified level if necessary.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage. Correct if necessary.
5-4, 8-30, 8-32, 8-34
Clutch
• Check operation, and correct if necessary.
• Lubricate cable if necessary.
• Check lever free play, and adjust if necessary.
8-36
Throttle lever
• Make sure that operation is smooth. Lubricate cable and lever hous-
ing if necessary.
• Check lever free play, and adjust if necessary.
5-5, 8-29
Control cables • Make sure that operation is smooth. Lubricate if necessary. 8-40
Drive chain
• Check chain slack, and adjust if necessary.
• Check chain condition. Lubricate if necessary.
5-5, 8-38, 8-40
Wheels and tires
• Check wheel condition, and replace if damaged.
• Check tire condition and tread depth. Replace if necessary.
• Check air pressure. Correct if necessary.
5-5
Shift pedal
• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Correct if necessary.
8-42
Brake pedal
• Make sure that operation is smooth. Lubricate pedal pivoting point if
necessary.
8-42
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