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ic maintenance an
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a
d
justment
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A
d
justin
g
the
b
rake pe
d
al free
play
Measure the brake pedal free play at
the brake pedal end as shown.
Periodically check the brake pedal free
play and, if necessary, adjust it as fol-
lows.
To increase the brake pedal free play,
turn the brake pedal free play adjusting
nut at the brake rod in direction (a). To
decrease the brake pedal free play,
turn the adjusting nut in direction (b).
WARNING
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After a
d
justin
g
the
d
rive chain
slack or removin
g
an
d
installin
g
the rear wheel, always check
the
b
rake pe
d
al free play.
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If proper a
d
justment cannot
b
e
o
b
taine
d
as
d
escri
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e
d
, have a
Yamaha
d
ealer make this a
d
-
justment.
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After a
d
justin
g
the
b
rake pe
d
al
free play, check the operation of
the
b
rake li
g
ht.
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Brake li
g
ht switches
The brake light, which is activated by
the brake pedal and brake lever,
should come on just before braking
takes effect. If necessary, adjust the
rear brake light switch as follows, but
the front brake light switch should be
adjusted by a Yamaha dealer.
Turn the rear brake light switch adjust-
ing nut while holding the rear brake
light switch in place. To make the
brake light come on earlier, turn the ad-
justing nut in direction (a). To make the
brake light come on later, turn the ad-
justing nut in direction (b).
1. Brake pedal free play
Brake pe
d
al free play:
20.0–30.0 mm (0.79–1.18 in)
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1. Brake pedal free play adjusting nut
1. Rear brake light switch
2. Rear brake light switch adjusting nut
2
(a)
(b)
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