Yamaha tdm850 1996 Manual
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FRONT BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
INSP
ADJ
a
a
b
c
WARNING
CAUTION:
WARNING
CHASSIS
FRONT BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
1. Adjust:
1. Adjust:
Brake lever position
(distance a from handle grip to front brake le-
ver)
(distance a from handle grip to front brake le-
ver)
Adjustment steps:
Turn the adjuster 1 while pushing the front
brake lever forward until the desired lever posi-
tion is obtained.
brake lever forward until the desired lever posi-
tion is obtained.
Direction
Distance
is the largest
Direction
Distance
is the smallest
After adjusting the front brake lever position
(distance), make sure align the mark on the ad-
juster with the mark on the brake lever.
(distance), make sure align the mark on the ad-
juster with the mark on the brake lever.
Make sure that the brake does not drag after
adjusting it.
adjusting it.
A soft or spongy feeling in the brake lever can
indicate the presence of air in the brake sys-
tem. This air must be removed by bleeding the
brake system before the motorcycle is oper-
ated. Air in the system will cause greatly di-
minished braking capability and can result in
loss of control and an accident. Inspect and
bleed the system if necessary.
indicate the presence of air in the brake sys-
tem. This air must be removed by bleeding the
brake system before the motorcycle is oper-
ated. Air in the system will cause greatly di-
minished braking capability and can result in
loss of control and an accident. Inspect and
bleed the system if necessary.