The XG-470 uses both front wheel and rear wheel Hub Brake systems
activated by hand levers (on either side of the handlebar). Squeezing the
BRAKE LEVER with your left hand activates the rear brake, and squeezing
the BRAKE LEVER with your right hand activates the front brake. Make sure
to release the THROTTLE GRIP when engaging the brakes.
Practice braking on a smooth, dry surface to get used to the feel of the
braking system. Braking distance is affected by wet conditions and loose and
uneven riding surfaces.
Adjusting the Brakes.
The Brakes on the XG-470 should come fully adjusted from the factory.
However, it may be necessary to adjust the brakes from time to time.
Fig. 12
Fig. 13
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To adjust the brakes::
For brakes that are adjusted too tight:
1. Loosen the tension screw on the
left hand brake lever by rotating it
counter-clockwise until the wheel
spins freely. (Fig. 12)
For brakes that are adjusted too loose:
1. Tighten the tension screw on the
left hand brake lever by rotating it
clockwise until the wheel has a
slight drag. (Fig. 12)
For further adjustment, locate the
adjustment screw on the rear brake
hub located on the rear wheel.
For brakes that are adjusted too tight:
1. Loosen the tension screw on the
rear brake hub by rotating it
clockwise until the wheel spins
freely. (Fig. 13)
For brakes that are adjusted too loose:
Tighten the tension screw on the rear
brake hub by rotating it counter-
clockwise until the wheel has a slight
drag. (Fig. 13)
