Printed : 8/13/01
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P/N 951-05002032
BRAKES
For safe motorcycle operation it is critical to have the brake
system performing at its best. Regular inspection of the
brake components and brake fluid level should become a
habit prior to riding the motorcycle.
FRONT BRAKE FREEPLAY
ADJUSTMENT
1.
Gently pull in the brake lever until the play is taken up,
then measure the freeplay (a) at the end of the brake
lever. Adjust if out of specification.
SERVICE : Brake, lever, front, freeplay, maximum
0.8 inches (20 mm)
2.
To adjust, loosen the locknut (1).
3. Turn the brake lever adjuster (2) in direction (a)
decrease freeplay, in direction (b) to increase
freeplay,
4. Tighten the locknut to the specified torque.
TORQUE : Brake, lever adjuster, front, locknut
4.3 lbf•ft (5.8 N•m)
FRONT BRAKE LEVER POSITION
The position of the brake lever can be adjusted so that
control is comfortable when seated and standing.
1.
Loosen the bolts (1).
2. Rotate the brake lever to the desired position and
tighten the clamp bolts to the specified torque.
Tighten the top bolt first, then the lower bolt.
TORQUE : Brake, front, master cylinder mounting bolts
5.0 lbf•ft (6.8 N•m)
a. Freeplay
1.
Locknut
2.
Brake lever adjuster
a. Decrease
freeplay
b.
Increase freeplay
a
b
a
1
2
b
a
1.
Front brake master cylinder mounting bolts
1
1
TORQUE
UPPER
BOLT FIRST