Yamaha TDM850 1996 User Manual

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REAR BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
INSP
ADJ
WARNING
CAUTION:
WARNING
REAR BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
1. Check:
 Brake pedal height
a
Out of specification  Adjust.
Brake pedal height:
29 mm
Below top of footrest.
2. Adjust:
 Brake pedal height
Adjustment steps:
 Loosen the locknut
1.
 Turn the adjuster
2 in or out until the specified
pedal height is obtained.
Turnning in: Height is decreased.
Turnning out: Height is increased.
After adjusting brake pedal height, visually
check the adjuster end through the hole
a
.
The adjuster end
b must be visible within this
hole.
 Tighten the locknut
1.
Make sure that the brake does not drag after
adjusting it.
A soft or spongy feeling in the brake pedal 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.
3. Adjust:
 Brake light switch
Refer to “BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH ADJUST-
MENT”.

Yamaha TDM850 1996 Specifications

General

Displacement	849 cc
Bore x Stroke	89.5 mm x 67.5 mm
Compression Ratio	10.5:1
Fuel System	Carburetor
Transmission	5-speed
Final Drive	Chain
Front Suspension	Telescopic fork
Rear Suspension	Monoshock
Front Brakes	Dual disc
Rear Brakes	Single disc
Rear Tire	150/70-17
Fuel Capacity	20 liters
Seat Height	825 mm
Width	800 mm
Engine Type	4-stroke, parallel-twin
Ignition	Digital