Service manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2-35
Periodic Maintenance Procedures
Rear Brake Lever and Pedal Free Play Adjustment
NOTE
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Since the rear brake lever and pedal free play adjust-
ments affect each other, make them at the same time.
Rear Brake Lever
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Loosen the knurled locknut [A] and turn the adjuster [B]
at the rear brake lever in as far as it w ill go.
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Tighten the locknut.
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Turn the brake lever adjuster [A] at the rear end of the
brake cable until the rear brake lever has the correct
amount of play.
Rear Brake Pedal
•
Turn the brake pedal adjuster [A] at the rear end of the
brake cable until the brake pedal has the correct amount
of play.
•
Operate the pedal a few times to see that it returns to its
rest position immediately upon release.
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Rotate the rear wheels to check for brake drag.
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Check braking effectiveness.
If there is any doubt as to the conditions of the brake,
check the brake parts for wear or damage.
Steering
Steering Inspection
•
Turn the handlebar left and right, and check the steering
action.
If the steering action is not smooth, or if the steering binds
or catches before the stop, lubricate the steering stem
bearing.
NOTE
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The cables and wires will have some effect on the steer-
ing action which must be taken into account.