Checking And Adjusting The Steering Head - Yamaha YP250R 2005 Service Manual

BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM/

CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE STEERING HEAD

g. Loosen the bleed screw.
NOTE:
Loosening the bleed screw will release the
pressure and cause the brake lever to contact
the handlebar.
h. Tighten the bleed screw and then release
the brake lever.
i. Repeat steps (e) to (h) until all of the air
bubbles have disappeared from the brake
fluid in the plastic hose.
j. Tighten the bleed screw to specification.
Bleed screw (front brake caliper)
6 Nm (0.6 m · kg, 4.3 ft · lb)
Bleed screw (rear brake caliper)
6 Nm (0.6 m · kg, 4.3 ft · lb)
k. Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir to
the proper level with the recommended
brake fluid.
Refer to "CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL".
WARNING
After bleeding the hydraulic brake system,
check the brake operation.
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CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE
STEERING HEAD
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there
is no danger of it falling over.
NOTE:
Place the vehicle on a suitable stand so that
the front wheel is elevated.
2. Check:
• steering head
Grasp the bottom of the front fork legs and
gently rock the front fork.
Binding/looseness → Adjust the steering
head.
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