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capability over extended periods of time and is the recommended lubricant for
your Cobra motorcycle.
Chain adjustment
Figure 2
Rear Brake Maintenance
CAUTION:
Too little brake pedal free-play will allow the brake pads to drag causing the pads
to wear prematurely and possible engine component failures. Too much free-play
will not all the rider to apply the brakes quickly.
1. Set pedal height/position first, then
2. Set pedal free play.
Brake pedal height can be adjusted with the bolt and nut located under the rear
of the brake pedal. The free-play is adjusted with the adjustable plunger on the
end of the brake pedal.
CAUTION:
Use only DOT 4 brake fluid
Setting rear brake pedal position (see figure 2b):
1. Loosen the lock nut (10mm wrench).
2. Adjust the brake lever stop (10mm wrench) so that the lever is comfortably
reachable in both:
a. Standing riding position, and
b. Sitting riding position.
3. Tighten the lock nut (10 mm wrench).
1. Make sure that the rear
2.
3.
13
wheel is aligned properly.
Push down on the seat,
compressing the suspen-
sion down to where the
chain is tightest. At this
point, there should be a
minimum of 1" of slack.
With
the
rear
elevated, there should be
a minimum of 2.5" of
slack between the swing
arm and the chain.
wheel
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