6-23PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR123456789EAU00696Adjusting the brake leverfree playThe brake lever free play shouldmeasure 2–5 mm (0.08–0.20 in) asshown. Periodically check the brakelever free play and, if necessary,adjust it as follows.1. Loosen the locknut at the brakelever.2. To increase the brake lever freeplay, turn the adjusting bolt indirection a. To decrease thebrake lever free play, turn theadjusting bolt in direction b.3. Tighten the locknut.1. Locknut2. Adjusting boltc. Free playc1 2abEW000099w8 After adjusting the brake leverfree play, check the free playand make sure that the brakeis working properly.8 A soft or spongy feeling in thebrake lever can indicate thepresence of air in thehydraulic system. If there is airin the hydraulic system, havea Yamaha dealer bleed thesystem before operating themotorcycle. Air in thehydraulic system will diminishthe braking performance,which may result in loss ofcontrol and an accident.c21 baEAU00707Adjusting the brake pedalposition and free play EW000104wIt is advisable to have a Yamahadealer make these adjustments.Brake pedal positionThe top of the brake pedal should bepositioned approximately 15 mm(0.6 in) below the top of the footrest.Periodically check the brake pedalposition and, if necessary, adjust it asfollows.1. Locknut2. Adjusting boltc. Brake pedal position
