Cast Wheels; Checking The Front Brake Lever Free; Adjusting The Rear Brake Lever Free Play - Yamaha Zuma YW50X Owner's Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR

Cast wheels

To maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your motor-
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cycle, note the following points regard-
ing the specified wheels.
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The wheel rims should be checked
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for cracks, bends or warpage be-
fore each ride. If any damage is
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found, have a Yamaha dealer re-
place the wheel. Do not attempt
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even the smallest repair to the
wheel. A deformed or cracked
wheel must be replaced.
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The wheel should be balanced
whenever either the tire or wheel
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has been changed or replaced. An
unbalanced wheel can result in
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poor performance, adverse han-
dling characteristics, and a short-
ened tire life.
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Ride at moderate speeds after
changing a tire since the tire sur-
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face must first be "broken in" for it
to develop its optimal characteris-
tics.
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Checking the front brake lever
free play
There should be no free play at the
brake lever end. If there is free play, have
a Yamaha dealer inspect the brake sys-
tem.
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A soft or spongy feeling in the brake
lever can indicate the presence of air
in the hydraulic system. If there is air
in the hydraulic system, have a
Yamaha dealer bleed the system be-
fore operating the motorcycle. Air in
the hydraulic system will diminish
the braking performance, which may
result in loss of control and an acci-
dent.
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Adjusting the rear brake lever
free play
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1. Rear brake lever free play
The brake lever free play should mea-
sure 10 ~ 20 mm (0.4 ~ 0.8 in) as shown.
Periodically check the brake lever free
play and, if necessary, adjust it as fol-
lows.
To increase the brake lever free play,
turn the adjusting nut at the brake shoe
plate in direction (a). To decrease the
brake lever free play, turn the adjusting
nut in direction (b).
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