INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS3-153EAU26823Brake leverThe brake lever is located at the righthandlebar grip. To apply the frontbrake, pull the lever toward the handle-bar grip.The brake lever is equipped with abrake lever position adjusting dial. Toadjust the distance between the brakelever and the handlebar grip, turn theadjusting dial while holding the leverpushed away from the handlebar grip.Make sure that the appropriate settingon the adjusting dial is aligned withthe “ ” mark on the brake lever.EAU12941Brake pedalThe brake pedal is on the right side ofthe motorcycle. To apply the rearbrake, press down on the brake pedal.EAU26794ABS (for ABS models)The Yamaha ABS (Anti-lock BrakeSystem) features a dual electronic con-trol system, which acts on the front andrear brakes independently. The ABS ismonitored by an ECU, which will haverecourse to manual braking if a mal-function occurs.WARNINGEWA10090● The ABS performs best on longbraking distances.● On certain (rough or gravel)roads, the braking distance maybe longer with than without theABS. Therefore, always keep asufficient distance to the vehicleahead to match the ridingspeed.TIP● When the ABS is activated, thebrakes are operated in the usualway. A pulsating action may be feltat the brake lever or brake pedal,but this does not indicate a mal-function.1. Brake lever2. Brake lever position adjusting dial3. “ ” mark4. Distance between brake lever and handlebargrip1. Brake pedalU1ECE1E0.book Page 15 Monday, August 8, 2011 11:52 AM
