Panel Wheels; Adjusting The Front And Rear Brake Lever Free Play - Yamaha PW50 Owner's Manual

Periodic maintenance and adjustment

Panel wheels

WARNING
The wheels on this model are not
designed for use with tubeless tires.
Do not attempt to use tubeless tires
on this model.
To maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your motor-
cycle, note the
regarding the specified wheels.
 The
wheel
checked for cracks, bends, warp-
age or damage before each ride. If
any damage is found, have a
Yamaha dealer replace the wheel.
Do not attempt even the smallest
repair to the wheel. A deformed or
cracked wheel must be replaced.
 The wheel should be balanced
whenever either the tire or wheel
has been changed or replaced. An
unbalanced wheel can result in
poor performance, adverse han-
dling characteristics, and a short-
ened tire life.
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rims should be
Adjusting the front and rear
brake lever free play
The front and rear brake lever free play
should be measured at the positions as
shown.
Front
1. Front brake lever free play
Rear
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1. Rear brake lever free play
Front brake lever free play:
10.0–20.0 mm (0.39–0.79 in)
Rear brake lever free play:
10.0–20.0 mm (0.39–0.79 in)
Periodically check the front and rear
brake lever free play and, if necessary,
adjust them as follows.
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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