Name: Yamaha TDM850 1996
Brand: Yamaha
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FRONT BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

INSP

ADJ

WARNING

CAUTION:

WARNING

CHASSIS

FRONT BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

1. Adjust:

 Brake lever position

(distance

a from handle grip to front brake le-

ver)

Adjustment steps:

 Turn the adjuster

1 while pushing the front

brake lever forward until the desired lever posi-

tion is obtained.

Direction Distance is the largest

Direction Distance is the smallest

After adjusting the front brake lever position

(distance), make sure align the mark on the ad-

juster with the mark on the brake lever.

Make sure that the brake does not drag after

adjusting it.

A soft or spongy feeling in the brake lever can

indicate the presence of air in the brake sys-

tem. This air must be removed by bleeding the

brake system before the motorcycle is oper-

ated. Air in the system will cause greatly di-

minished braking capability and can result in

loss of control and an accident. Inspect and

bleed the system if necessary.

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