2004 Yamaha Motorsports Road Star Owners Manual - Page 64
2004 Yamaha Motorsports Road Star Manual
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 7. Tighten the locknut at the clutch lever and the crankcase. EAU22090 EWA10630 Adjusting the brake lever free play WARNING G G 1. Locknut 2. Brake lever free play adjusting bolt 3. Brake lever free play 6 The brake lever free play should measure 2.0-5.0 mm (0.08-0.20 in) as shown. Periodically check the brake lever free play and, if necessary, adjust it as follows. 1. Loosen the locknut at the brake lever. 2. To increase the brake lever free play, turn the adjusting bolt in direction (a). To decrease the brake lever free play, turn the adjusting bolt in direction (b). 3. Tighten the locknut. 6-21 After adjusting the brake lever free play, check the free play and make sure that the brake is working properly. A soft or spongy feeling in the brake lever 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 before operating the motorcycle. Air in the hydraulic system will diminish the braking performance, which may result in loss of control and an accident.
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