Brake Lever Position Adjustment
The brake lever adjuster has 5 positions so that the brake lever position can be adjusted to suit the operator's hand.
- Push the lever forward and turn the adjuster [A] to align the number with the arrow mark [B] on the lever holder.
The distance from the grip to the lever is minimum at number 5 and maximum at number 1.
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Brake Pedal Position Inspection
- Check that the brake pedal [A] is in the correct position. Footpeg [B]
Pedal Position
Standard: About 50 mm (2.0 in.) [C] below top of footpeg
If it is incorrect, adjust the brake pedal position.
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Brake Pedal Position Adjustment
Note: Usually it is not necessary to adjust the pedal position, but always adjust it when the push rod locknut has been loosened.
Remove:
- Right Rear Frame Cover (See Rear Frame Cover Removal in the Frame chapter)
- Right Front Footpeg Stay (See Brake Pedal Removal)
- 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 (2.76±0.04 in.), the pedal position will be within the standard range.
Tighten:
Torque - Rear Master Cylinder Push Rod Locknut: 18 Nm (1.8 kgf·m, 13 ft·lb)
- Install the right front footpeg stay (See Brake Pedal Installation).
Torque - Footpeg Stay Bolts: 34 №m (3.5 kgf·m, 25 ft·lb)
- Check the brake light switch operation (See Brake Light Switch Operation Inspection in the Periodic Maintenance chapter).
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Brake Pedal Removal
Remove:
- Right Rear Frame Cover (See Rear Frame Cover Removal in the Frame chapter)
- Bolts [A]
- Right Front Footpeg Stay [B]
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Remove:
- Cotter Pin [A]
- Joint Pin [B]
- Rear Brake Light Switch Spring [C]
- Return Spring [D]
- Remove the mounting bolt [E] and take out the brake pedal.
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Brake Pedal Installation
- Apply grease to the pivot shaft [A] and install the washer [B].
Install:
- Brake Pedal [C]
- Washer [D]
Tighten:
Torque - Brake Pedal Bolt [E]: 8.8 Nm (0.90 kgf·m 78 in·lb)
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- Hook the lower end of the rear brake light switch spring [A] on the return spring.
- Hook the upper end of the return spring [B] on the pedal hook.
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- Replace the cotter pin with a new one.
- Insert the cotter pin [A] and bend the pin ends [B].
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Install:
- Right Front Footpeg Stay [A]
- Washer [B]
Tighten:
Torque - Front Footpeg Stay Bolts [C]: 25 Nm (2.5 kgf·m, 18 ft·lb)
- Check the brake pedal position (See Brake Pedal Position Inspection).
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