Checking The Front Brake Light Switch; Adjusting The Rear Brake Light Switch; Checking And Lubricating The Cables; Adjusting The Throttle Cable Free Play - Yamaha YZFR1Y(C) 2009 Service Manual

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CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE LIGHT
SWITCH
Refer to "ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS" on
page 8-101.
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ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE LIGHT
SWITCH
TIP
The rear brake light switch is operated by
movement of the brake pedal. The rear brake
light switch is properly adjusted when the
brake light comes on just before the braking
effect starts.
1. Check:
• Rear brake light operation timing
Incorrect → Adjust.
2. Adjust:
• Rear brake light operation timing
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a. Hold the main body "1" of the rear brake
light switch so that it does not rotate and
turn the adjusting nut "2" in direction "a" or
"b" until the rear brake light comes on at the
proper time.
Direction "a"
Brake light comes on sooner.
Direction "b"
Brake light comes on later.
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CHECKING AND LUBRICATING THE
CABLES
The following procedure applies to all of the
inner and outer cables.
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WARNING
Damaged outer cable may cause the cable
to corrode and interfere with its movement.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Replace damaged outer cable and inner
cables as soon as possible.
1. Check:
• Outer cable
Damage → Replace.
2. Check:
• Cable operation
Rough movement → Lubricate.
Recommended lubricant
Engine oil or a suitable cable
lubricant
TIP
Hold the cable end upright and pour a few
drops of lubricant into the cable sheath or use
a suitable lubricating device.
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ADJUSTING THE THROTTLE CABLE FREE
PLAY
TIP
Prior to adjusting the throttle cable free play,
the engine idling speed and carburetor syn-
chronization should be adjusted properly.
1. Check:
• Throttle cable free play "a"
Out of specification → Adjust.
Throttle cable free play
3.0–5.0 mm (0.12–0.20 in)
2. Adjust:
• Throttle cable free play
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a. Loosen the locknut "1".
b. Turn the adjusting nut "2" in direction "a" or
"b" until the specified throttle cable free
play is obtained.
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