Checking The Brake Operation; Checking The Brake Fluid Level - Yamaha STAR XVS95CE 2DX1 2014 Service Manual

a
c. Tighten the locknut.
TIP
If the specified clutch lever free play cannot be
obtained on the clutch lever side of the cable,
use the adjusting nut on the crankcase side.
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Crankcase side
a. Loosen the locknut "1".
b. Turn the adjusting nut "2" in direction "a" or "b"
until the specified clutch lever free play is ob-
tained.
Direction "a"
Clutch lever free play is increased.
Direction "b"
Clutch lever free play is decreased.
b
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c. Tighten the locknut to specification.
Clutch cable locknut
7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
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CHECKING THE BRAKE OPERATION

1. Check:
• Brake operation
Brake not working properly → Check the
brake system.
Refer to "FRONT BRAKE" on page 4-23 and
"REAR BRAKE" on page 4-35.
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c
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
TIP
Drive on the dry road, operate the front and rear
brakes separately and check to see if the brakes
are operating fully.
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CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL

1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
TIP
• Place the vehicle on a suitable stand.
• Make sure the vehicle is upright.
2. Check:
• Brake fluid level
Below the minimum level mark "a" → Add the
specified brake fluid to the proper level.
Specified brake fluid
DOT 4
A
B
a
A. Front brake
B. Rear brake
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WARNING
• Use only the designated brake fluid. Other
brake fluids may cause the rubber seals to
deteriorate, causing leakage and poor
brake performance.
• Refill with the same type of brake fluid that
is already in the system. Mixing brake fluids
may result in a harmful chemical reaction,
leading to poor brake performance.
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