Yamaha FZS10V Motorcycle User Manual


 
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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8. Tighten the locknut.
9. Place the fuel tank in the original
position, and then install the bolts.
10. Install the cowling.
11. Install the panels.
12. Install the rider seat.
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Adjusting the rear brake light
switch
The rear brake light switch, which is ac-
tivated by the brake pedal, is properly
adjusted when the brake light comes
on just before braking takes effect. If
necessary, adjust the brake light switch
as follows.
Turn the adjusting nut while holding the
rear brake light switch in place. To
make the brake light come on earlier,
turn the adjusting nut in direction (a). To
make the brake light come on later, turn
the adjusting nut in direction (b).
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Checking the front and rear
brake pads
The front and rear brake pads must be
checked for wear at the intervals spec-
ified in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart.
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Front brake pads
Each front brake pad is provided with
wear indicators, which allows you to
check the brake pad wear without hav-
ing to disassemble the brake. To check
the brake pad wear, check the position
of the wear indicators while applying
the brake. If a brake pad has worn to
1. Locknut (under fuel tank)
2. Clutch lever free play adjusting nut (under
fuel tank)
1. Rear brake light switch
2. Rear brake light switch adjusting nut
1. Brake pad wear indicator
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