Chassis; Adjusting The Rear Brake Lock Lever Cable - Yamaha XP500 Service Manual

ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE LOCK LEVER CABLE

CHASSIS

ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE LOCK
LEVER CABLE
WARNING
Do not use the rear brake lock lever while
driving.
NOTE:
• Place the scooter on the centerstand.
• Before adjusting the rear brake lock lever,
check the rear brake fluid level.
1. Measure:
• rear brake lock lever cable length a
Out of specification → Adjust.
Rear brake lock lever cable length
45 ~ 47 mm (1.77 ~ 1.85 in)
2. Adjust:
• rear brake lock lever cable length
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a. Slowly apply the rear brake several times.
b. Turn the adjusting nut 1 until rear brake
lock lever cable length a is 42 ~ 44 mm
(1.65 ~ 1.73 in) with the rear brake lock
lever released.
c. Set the rear brake lock lever, wait more than
5 minutes, and then release the rear brake
lock lever.
d. Turn the adjusting nut 1 until rear brake
lock lever cable length a is 45 ~ 47mm
(1.77 ~ 1.85 in) with the rear brake lock
lever released.
Direction b
Direction c
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CHK
ADJ
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Rear brake lock lever
cable length increased.
Rear brake lock lever
cable length decreased.
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