PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT7-167EAU44670Adjusting the brake pedal freeplayThe brake pedal free play should mea-sure 10.0–20.0 mm (0.39–0.79 in) atthe brake pedal end as shown. Period-ically check the brake pedal free playand, if necessary, adjust it as follows.To increase the brake pedal free play,turn the adjusting nut at the brake rod indirection (a). To decrease the brakepedal free play, turn the adjusting nut indirection (b).WARNINGEWA14820 After adjusting the drive chainslack or removing and installingthe rear wheel, always check thebrake pedal free play. If proper adjustment cannot beobtained as described, have aYamaha dealer make this ad-justment.EAU44820Checking the shift pedalThe operation of the shift pedal shouldbe checked before each ride. If opera-tion is not smooth, have a Yamahadealer check the vehicle.1. Brake pedal free play1 1. Brake pedal free play adjusting nut(b)(a)1U1P614E0.book Page 16 Thursday, April 24, 2008 4:15 PM