2012 Kawasaki KFX450R Owners Manual - Page 124

2012 Kawasaki KFX450R Manual

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122 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT Brake Light Switch Only the switch at the rear brake pedal can be adjusted. When the brake pedal is depressed, the brake light goes on. The brake light switch should be inspected in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart. The brake light switch of the front brake lever cannot be adjusted. Inspection j A. Adjusting nut B. Locknut the ignition switch to the "ON" position. • Turn the brake pedal. The brake light should • Depress go on after about 10 mm (0.4 in.) of pedal travel. the locknut and turn the adjusting nut until • Release movement becomes less than 2 mm (0.08 in.). • Tighten the locknut. NOTE żMake sure the parking brake lever flips to either position without difficulties. A. Brake Pedal B. 10 mm (0.4 in.)

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122
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
j
A. Adjusting nut
B. Locknut
Release the locknut and turn the adjusting nut until
movement becomes less than 2 mm (0.08 in.).
Tighten the locknut.
NOTE
°
Make sure the parking brake lever flips to either
position without difficulties.
Brake Light Switch
Only the switch at the rear brake pedal can be
adjusted.
When the brake pedal is depressed, the brake light
goes on. The brake light switch should be inspected
in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart.
The brake light switch of the front brake lever can-
not be adjusted.
Inspection
Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position.
Depress the brake pedal. The brake light should
go on after about 10 mm (0.4 in.) of pedal travel.
A. Brake Pedal
B. 10 mm (0.4 in.)