Checking The Brake Lever Free Play; Brake Light Switches - Yamaha FJR1300AS 2011 Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
Checking the brake lever free
play
1. No brake lever free play
There should be no free play at the
brake lever end. If there is free play,
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have a Yamaha dealer inspect the
brake system.
WARNING
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 vehicle. Air in the
hydraulic system will diminish the
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sult in loss of control and an acci-
dent.
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Brake light switches

The brake light, which is activated by
the brake pedal and brake lever, should
come on just before braking takes ef-
fect. If necessary, have a Yamaha deal-
er adjust the brake light switches.
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