12-8 BRAKES
Brake Lever, Brake Pedal
Brake Lever Po sition Adjustment
The brake lever adjuster has 6 positions so that the brake
lever position can be adjusted to suit the operator’s hand.
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Push the lever forward and turn the adjuster [A] to align
the number with the arrow mark [B] on the lever holder.
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The distance from the grip to the lever is minimum at num-
ber 6 and maximum at number 1.
Brake Pedal Position Inspection
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Check that the brake pedal [A] is in the correct position.
Footpeg [B]
Pedal Position
Standard: About 90 mm (3.5 in.) [C] below top of
footpeg
If it is incorrect, adjust the brake pedal position.
Brake Pedal Position Adjustment
NOTE
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Usually it is not necessary to adjust the pedal position,
but always adjust it when push rod locknut has been
loosened.
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Loosen the locknut [A] and turn the push rod with the hex
head [B] to achieve the correct pedal position.
If the length [C] shown is 70 ±1 mm (2.8 ±0.04 in.),the
pedal position will be within the standard range.
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Tighten:
Torque - Rear Master Cylinder Push Rod Locknut: 17 N·m
(1.7 kgf·m, 13 ft·lb)
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Check the brake light switch operation (see B rake Light
Switch Operation Inspection in the Periodic Maintenance
chapter).
Brake Pedal Removal
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Remove:
Rear Master Cylinder Mounting Bolts [A]
Right Footpeg Bracket Bolts [B]
