Brakes; Brake Lever And Brake Pedal - Yamaha XS850G Owner's Manual

Pre-operation checks should be made each time the motorcycle is used. Such an inspection
can be accomplished in a very short time, and the added safety it assures is more than worth
the time involved.
1. The engine, exhaust pipe(s), and muffler(s) will be vary hot after the engine has
been run. Be careful not to touch them or to allow any clothing item to contact
them during inspection or repair.
2. If any item in the PRE-OPERATION CHECK is not working properly, have it in-
spected and repaired before operating the motorcycle.
Brakes (See page 44 for more detail)

1. Brake lever and brake pedal

Check for correct play in the front brake
lever and rear brake pedal. Make sure
they are working properly. Check the
brakes at low speed shortly after start-
ing out.
- W A R N I N G :
A soft, spongy feeling in the brake lever
(and/or brake pedal) indicates a failure
in the brake system. Do not operate the
motorcycle until the failure in the brake
system is corrected. Ask your Yamaha
dealer or other qualified mechanic for
immediate repairs. A soft, spongy feel-
ing could indicate a hazardous condition
in the brake system.
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