PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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Adjusting the brake pedal free
play
The brake pedal free play should mea-
sure 20.0–30.0 mm (0.79–1.18 in) at
the brake pedal end as shown. Period-
ically check the brake pedal free play
and, if necessary, adjust it as follows.
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
EWA10680
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After adjusting the drive chain
slack or removing and installing
the rear wheel, always check the
brake pedal free play.
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If proper adjustment cannot be
obtained as described, have a
Yamaha dealer make this ad-
justment.
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After adjusting the brake pedal
free play, check the operation of
the brake light.
EAU44820
Checking the shift pedal
The operation of the shift pedal should
be checked before each ride. If opera-
tion is not smooth, have a Yamaha
dealer check the vehicle.
1. Brake pedal free play
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1. Brake pedal free play adjusting nut
(a)
(b)
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