7. Tighten the locknut at the clutch
lever and the crankcase.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
a. Distance between brake pedal and footrest
Adjusting the brake pedal
position
The top of the brake pedal should be
positioned approximately 40 mm below
the top of the footrest as shown. Peri-
odically check the brake pedal position
and, if necessary, have a Yamaha
dealer adjust it.
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WARNING
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A soft or spongy feeling in the brake
pedal 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
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may result in loss of control and an
accident.
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