Operation Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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Adjusting the rear brake lock
lever cable
Rear brake lock lever cable adjustment
may be required if the rear brake lock
lever does not hold properly. When the
rear brake lock lever is not in use, the
rear brake lock lever cable length
should measure 45 mm to 47 mm
(1.77 in to 1.85 in) at the rear brake cal-
iper. Periodically check the rear brake
lock lever cable length and, if neces-
sary, adjust it as follows.
To increase the rear brake lock lever
cable length, turn the adjusting nut at
the rear brake caliper in direction (a).
To decrease the rear brake lock lever
cable length, turn the adjusting nut in
direction (b).
WARNING
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If proper adjustment cannot be ob-
tained as described, have a Yamaha
dealer make this adjustment.
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Checking the front and rear
brake pads
The front and rear brake pads must be
checked for wear at the intervals spec-
ified in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart.
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Front brake pads
Each front brake pad is provided with
wear indicator grooves, which allow
you to check the brake pad wear with-
out having to disassemble the brake.
To check the brake pad wear, check
the wear indicator grooves. If a brake
pad has worn to the point that the wear
1. Adjusting nut
2. Rear brake lock lever cable length
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(b)
(a)
1. Wear indicator groove
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