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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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Checking the front brake
lever free play
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1. Front brake lever
There should be no free play at the brake
lever end. If there is free play, have a
Yamaha dealer inspect the brake sys-
tem.
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WARNING
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
Front brake lever free play, checking<IXE>
Rear brake lever free play, adjusting<IXE>
hydraulic system will diminish the
braking performance, which may re-
sult in loss of control and an acci-
dent.
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Adjusting the rear brake lever
free play
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1. Rear brake lever free play
The brake lever free play should mea-
sure 10 ~ 20 mm (0.39 ~ 0.79 in) as
shown. Periodically check the brake le-
ver free play and, if necessary, adjust it
as follows.