Rear Brake Pedal Adjustment; Rear Brake Light Switch; Tires - Suzuki GSF1250 Owner's Manual

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REAR
A
WARNING
Riding with worn brake pads will
reduce braking performance and
will increase your chance of hav-
ing an accident.
Inspect brake pad wear before
each use. Ask your SUZUKI dealer
or a qualified mechanic to replace
brake pads if any pad is worn to
the limit.
A
WARNING
Failure to extend brake pads after
repair or replacement can cause
poor braking performance and
may result in an accident.
Before riding, "pump" the brake
lever/pedal repeatedly until the
brake pads are pressed against
the brake disks and proper lever/
pedal stroke and firm feel are
·restored.
NOTE: Do not squeeze/depress the
brake lever/pedal when the pads are
not in their positions. It is difficult to
push the pistons back and brake fluid
leakage may result.
A
WARNING
Replacing only one or the two
brake pads can result in uneven
braking action.
Replace both pads together.
REAR BRAKE PEDAL
ADJUSTMENT
The rear brake pedal position must be
properly adjusted at all times or the
disk brake pads will rub against the
disk causing damage to the pads and
to the disk surface. Adjust the brake
pedal position in the following man-
ner:
1. Loosen the lock nut
G),
and rotate
the push rod @ to locate the pedal
50 ~ 60 mm (2.0 - 2.4 in) below
the top face of the footrest.
2. Retighten the lock nut
G)
to
secure the push .-rod @ in the
proper position.
CAUTION
An incorrectly adjusted brake
pedal may force brake pads to rub
against the disk at all times caus-
ing damage to the pads and' disk.
Follow the steps in this section to
adjust the brake pedal properly.
REAR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH
The rear brake light switch is located
under the right frame
cover.
To adjust
the brake light switch, raise or lower
the switch so that the brake light will
come on just before a pressure rise is
felt when the brake pedal is
depressed.
TIRES
A
WARNING
Failure to follow these warnings
may result in an accident due to
tire failure. The tires on your
motorcycle form the crucial llnk
between your motorcycle and tho
road.
Follow these instructions;
• Check tire condition and pres-
sure, and adjust pressure
before each ride.
• Avoid overloading your motor-
cycle.
• Replace a tire when worn to the
specified limit, or if you find
damage such as cuts or cracks.
• ~lways use the size and type of
tires specified in this owner's
manual.
• Balance the wheel after tire
installation.
• Read this section of the owner's
manual carefully.
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