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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Front brake lever free play, checking<IXE>
Rear brake lever free play, adjusting<IXE>
EAUT1220
Checking the front brake lever
free play
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ZAUM0107
1. Front brake lever free play
The brake lever free play should mea-
sure 2.0~5.0 mm (0.08~0.20 in) as
shown. Periodically check the brake le-
ver free play and, if necessary, have a
Yamaha dealer check the brake system.
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An incorrect brake lever free play in-
dicates a hazardous condition in the
brake system. Do not operate the
motorcycle until the brake system has
been checked or repaired by a
Yamaha dealer.
EAU22170
Adjusting the rear brake lever
free play
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ZAUM0108
1. Rear brake lever free play
The brake lever free play should mea-
sure 10.0~20.0 mm (0.39~0.79 in) as
shown. Periodically check the brake le-
ver free play and, if necessary, adjust it
as follows.
To increase the brake lever free play,
turn the adjusting nut at the brake shoe
plate in direction (a). To decrease the
brake lever free play, turn the adjusting
nut in direction (b).
(b)
(a)
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ZAUM00**
1. Adjusting nut
EWA10650
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If proper adjustment cannot be ob-
tained as described, have a Yamaha
dealer make this adjustment.
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