Owner`s manual

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Front and rear brakes
Brake levers and brake pedal
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Check that there is no free play in the front
brake lever. If there is free play, have a
Yamaha dealer adjust it.
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Check for correct free play in the rear brake
lever. If the free play is incorrect, adjust it.
(See page 8-48.)
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Check for correct brake pedal height. If the
pedal height is incorrect, have a Yamaha
dealer adjust it.
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Check the operation of the brake levers
and pedal. They should move smoothly
and there should be a firm feeling when the
brakes are applied. If not, have a Yamaha
dealer inspect the brake system.
Brake fluid level
Check the brake fluid level. Add fluid if neces-
sary. (See pages 8-44–8-46.)
Brake fluid leakage
Check to see if any brake fluid is leaking out of
the pipe joints or brake fluid reservoirs. Apply
the brakes firmly for one minute. If the lever
moves slowly inward, there may be a leak in
the brake system. If there is any leakage, the
brake system should be inspected by a
Yamaha dealer.
Brake operation
Test the brakes at slow speed after starting
out to make sure they are working properly. If
the brakes do not provide proper braking per-
formance, inspect the brake pads for wear.
(See page 8-43.)
Recommended brake fluid: DOT 4
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