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ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH/
CHECKING THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE HOSES
CHK
ADJ
a
b
NOTE:
a
b
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ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE LIGHT
SWITCH
The rear brake light switch is operated by move-
ment of the brake pedal.
The rear brake light switch is properly adjusted
when the brake light comes on just before the
braking effect starts.
1. Check:
S
rear brake light operation timing
Incorrect
!
Adjust.
2. Adjust:
S
rear brake light operation timing
a. Hold the main body
1
of the rear brake light
switch so that it does not rotate and turn the
adjusting nut
2
in direction
a
or
b
until the
rear brake light comes on at the proper time.
Direction
Brake light comes on
sooner.
Direction
Brake light comes on
later.
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CHECKING THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE
HOSES
The following procedure applies to all of the
brake hoses and brake hose clamps.
1. Check:
S
brake hoses
1
Cracks / damage / wear
!
Replace.
Activate the brake lever or pedal several
time.
Brake fluid leakage
!
Replace the damaged
hose.
Refer to “FRONT AND REAR BRAKES” in
chapter 4.
2. Check:
S
brake hose clamp
2
Loose
!
Tighten the clamp bolt.
3. Hold the motorcycle upright and apply the
brake several times.