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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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3. If the specified clutch lever free
play could be obtained as
described above, tighten the
locknut and skip the rest of the
procedure, otherwise proceed as
follows.
4. Fully turn the adjusting bolt in
direction a to loosen the clutch
cable.
5. Loosen the locknut further down
the clutch cable.
6. To increase the clutch lever free
play, turn the adjusting nut in
direction a. To decrease the
clutch lever free play, turn the
adjusting nut in direction b.
7. Tighten both locknuts.
1
2
a
b
1. Locknut (clutch cable)
2. Adjusting nut
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8 After adjusting the brake lever
free play, check the free play
and make sure that the brake
is working properly.
8 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 before operating the
motorcycle. Air in the
hydraulic system will diminish
the braking performance,
which may result in loss of
control and an accident.
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Adjusting the brake lever
free play
The brake lever free play should
measure 2–5 mm (0.08–0.20 in) as
shown. Periodically check the brake
lever free play and, if necessary,
adjust it as follows.
1. Loosen the locknut at the brake
lever.
2. To increase the brake lever free
play, turn the adjusting bolt in
direction a. To decrease the
brake lever free play, turn the
adjusting bolt in direction b.
3. Tighten the locknut.
c
1
2
a
b
1. Locknut
2. Adjusting bolt
c. Free play
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