PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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Adjusting the brake pedal
height and free play
WARNING
EWA10670
It is advisable to have a Yamaha
dealer make these adjustments.
Brake pedal height
The top of the brake pedal should be
positioned approximately 60.0 mm
(2.36 in) above the top of the footrest as
shown. Periodically check the brake
pedal height and, if necessary, adjust it
as follows.
1. Loosen the locknut at the brake
pedal.
2. To raise the brake pedal, turn the
brake pedal height adjusting bolt in
direction (a). To lower the brake
pedal, turn the adjusting bolt in di-
rection (b).
3. Tighten the locknut.
WARNING
EWA11231
After adjusting the brake pedal
height, the brake pedal free play
must be adjusted.
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. Periodically check
the brake pedal free play and, if neces-
sary, 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.
1. Footrest
2. Distance between brake pedal and footrest
3. Brake pedal free play
1. Locknut
2. Brake pedal height adjusting bolt
1. Brake pedal free play adjusting nut
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