Yamaha FZ6-SS User Manual

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ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH/
CHECKING THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE HOSES
CHK
ADJ
A
B
NOTE:
a
b
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ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE LIGHT
SWITCH
The rear brake light switch is operated by move-
ment of the brake pedal. The rear brake light
switch is properly adjusted when the brake light
comes on just before the braking effect starts.
1. Check:
S rear brake light operation timing
Incorrect ! Adjust.
2. Adjust:
S rear brake light operation timing
a. Hold the main body
1
of the rear brake light
switch so that it does not rotate and turn the
adjusting nut
2
in direction
a
or
b
until the
rear brake light comes on at the proper time.
Direction
Brake light comes on
sooner.
Direction
Brake light comes on
later.
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CHECKING THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE
HOSES
The following procedure applies to all of the
brake hoses and brake hose clamps.
1. Check:
S brake hose
Cracks/damage/wear ! Replace.
A
Front
B
Rear
2. Check:
S brake hose clamp
Loose ! Tighten the clamp bolt.
3. Hold the motorcycle upright and apply the
brake several times.
4. Check:
S brake hose
Brake fluid leakage ! Replace the damaged
hose.
Refer to “FRONT AND REAR BRAKES” in
chapter 4.

Yamaha FZ6-SS Specifications

General

Brand	Yamaha
Model	FZ6-SS
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English