
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
1. Locknut
2 . A d j u s t i n g b o l t
c. Brake lever free play
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Adjusting the brake lever free
Play
The brake lever free play should mea-
sure 2-5 mm (0.08-0.20 in) as shown.
Periodically check the brake lever free
play and, if necessary, adjust it as fol-
lows.
3. Tighten the locknut.
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After adjusting the brake lever
free play, check the free play
and make sure that the brake is
working properly.
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A soft or spongy feeling in the
brake lever can indicate the
presence of air in the hydraulic
system. If there is air in the hy-
draulic system, have a Yamaha
dealer bleed the system before
operating the motorcycle. Air in
the hydraulic system will dimin-
ish the braking performance,
which may result in loss of con-
trol and an accident.
1 . Loosen the locknut at the brake le-
ver.
2. To increase the brake lever free
play, turn the adjusting bolt in di-
rection
To decrease the brake
lever free play, turn the adjusting
bolt in direction
a. Distance between brake pedal and footrest
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Adjusting the brake pedal
position
The top of the brake pedal should be po-
sitioned approximately 20 mm (0.8 in)
below the top of the footrest as shown.
Periodically check the brake pedal posi-
tion and, if necessary, have a Yamaha
dealer adjust it.
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