PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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EAU00696
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.
1. Loosen the locknut at the brake le-
ver.
2. To increase the brake lever free
play, turn the adjusting bolt in di-
rection
a
. To decrease the brake
lever free play, turn the adjusting
bolt in direction
b
.
3. Tighten the locknut.
EW000099
WARNING
@
●
After adjusting the brake lever
free play, check the free play
and make sure that the brake is
working properly.
●
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.
@
EAU00712
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.
1. Locknut
2. Brake lever free play adjusting bolt
c. Brake lever free play
a. Distance between brake pedal and footrest
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