Yamaha MT09 User Manual

Periodic maintenance and adjustment
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Adjusting the clutch lever free
play
Measure the clutch lever free play as
shown.
Periodically check the clutch lever free
play and, if necessary, adjust it as fol-
lows.
To increase the clutch lever free play,
turn the clutch lever free play adjusting
bolt in direction (a). To decrease the
clutch lever free play, turn the adjusting
bolt in direction (b).
TIP
If the specified free play cannot be ob-
tained as described above or if the
clutch does not operate correctly, have
a Yamaha dealer check the internal
clutch mechanism.
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Checking the brake lever free
play
There should be no free play at the
brake lever end. If there is free play,
have a Yamaha dealer inspect the
brake system.
WARNING
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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 hydraulic system, have a
Yamaha dealer bleed the system be-
fore operating the vehicle. Air in the
hydraulic system will diminish the
braking performance, which may re-
1. Clutch lever free play adjusting bolt
2. Clutch lever free play
Clutch lever free play:
10.0–15.0 mm (0.39–0.59 in)
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(b)
(a)
1. No brake lever free play
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Yamaha MT09 Specifications

General

Brand	Yamaha
Model	MT09
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English