brake YAMAHA BLASTER 200 2006 Owner's Guide

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Front brake pad check
Check the brake pads for damage and wear. If a
brake pad thickness is less than 1 mm, have a
Yamaha dealer replace the pads as a set.
NOTE:
The wheels need to be removed to check the
brake pads. (See pages 8-87 for removal and
installation procedures.)
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Rear brake pad inspection
A wear indicator is provided on each brake pad.
This indicator allows checking of brake pad wear
without disassembling the brake. Apply the
brake and inspect the wear indicator. If the
brake pads are worn to the wear limit, have a
Yamaha dealer replace the pads.
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a. Wear limita. Limite d’usurea. Límite de desgaste
1. Wear indicator
1. Indicateur d’usure1. Inidcador de desgasteFront
AvantDelantero
RearArrièreTrasero
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Front brake lever free play
The front brake lever should have a free play of
zero mm at the lever end. If not, have a Yamaha
dealer adjust it.
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Operating with improperly serviced or
adjusted brakes could cause loss of braking
ability which could lead to an accident.
After servicing:
8Make sure the brakes operate smoothly
and that the free play is correct.
8Make sure the brakes do not drag.
8Make sure the brakes are not spongy. All
air must be bled from the brake system.
Replacement of brake components requires
professional knowledge. These procedures
should be performed by a Yamaha dealer.
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a. Free playa. Jeua. Juego libre
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Brake pedal height adjustment
The top of the brake pedal should be positioned
0–10 mm below the top of the footrest. If not,
have a Yamaha dealer adjust it.
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Operating with improperly serviced or
adjusted brakes could cause loss of braking
ability, which could lead to an accident.
After servicing:
8Make sure the brakes operate smoothly
and that the brake pedal position is cor-
rect.
8Make sure the brakes do not drag.
8Make sure the brakes are not spongy. All
air must be bled from the brake system.
Replacement of brake components requires
professional knowledge. These procedures
should be performed by a Yamaha dealer.
a
a. Brake pedal heighta. Hauteur de la pédale de freina. Altura del pedal de freno
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a
b 1
2
A. Cable lengthA. Longueur du câbleA. Longitud del cable
1. Locknut 2. Adjusting bolt
1. Contre-écrou 2. Boulon de réglage1. Contratuerca 2. Perno de ajuste
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Parking brake adjustment
Parking brake adjustment may be required if the
parking brake does not hold properly. The cable
length “A” should be adjusted to 64–68 mm.
1. Fully loosen the locknut and the adjusting
bolt at the clutch lever.
2. Loosen the locknut and the adjusting bolt at
the rear brake caliper.
3. Turn the adjusting bolt at the clutch lever in
direction ato increase the cable length or
in direction bto decrease the cable length.
NOTE:
If the cable cannot be adjusted to specification,
consult a Yamaha dealer.
4. Tighten the locknut at the clutch lever.
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5. Screw in the adjusting bolt at the rear brake
caliper by hand until it feels tight, then screw
it out 1/8 turn. Tighten the locknut to the
specified torque.
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When tightening the locknut, hold the adjust-
ing bolt with a wrench so that the adjusting
bolt does not turn together with the locknut.
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Operating with improperly adjusted brakes
could cause the brakes to malfunction,
resulting in reduced braking performance.
This could increase the chance of a collision
or accident. After adjusting the parking
brake, block the rear of the machine off the
ground and spin the rear wheels. Check to
make sure there is no brake drag. If brake
drag is noticed, perform the adjustment
again.
Tightening torque:
Locknut:
16 Nm (1.6 m0kgf)
1. Adjusting bolt 2. Locknut1. Boulon de réglage 2. Contre-écrou1. Perno de ajuste 2. Contratuerca
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Adjusting the rear brake light switch
The rear brake light switch, which is activated by
the brake pedal and brake lever, 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.
ba
1
2
1. Rear brake light switch
2. Adjusting nut
1. Contacteur de feu stop sur frein arrière
2. Écrou de réglage
1. Interruptor de la luz de freno trasero
2. Tuerca de ajuste
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Brake and shift pedal/brake and clutch lever
lubrication
Lubricate the pivoting parts of each lever and
pedal.
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Lubricating the front upper and lower arm
pivots
Lubricate the upper and lower arm pivots with a
grease gun.
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
(all-purpose grease)
Left sideCôté gaucheLazo izquierdo
1. Grease nipple (×3)1. Graisseur (×3)1. Boquilla de engrase (×3)
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Tail/brake light bulb replacement
1. Remove the bulb holder (together with the
bulb) by turning it counterclockwise.
2. Remove the defective bulb from the bulb
holder by pushing it inward and turning it
counterclockwise.
3. Install a new bulb in the bulb holder by
pushing it inward and turning it clockwise.
4. Install the bulb holder (together with the
bulb).
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1. Bulb holder1. Fixation d’ampoule1. Portabombillas
1. Bulb holder 2. Bulb
1. Fixation d’ampoule 2. Ampoule1. Portabombillas 2. Bombilla
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Excessive water pressure may cause water
seepage and deterioration of wheel bearings,
brakes, transmission seals and electrical
devices. Many expensive repair bills have
resulted from improper high pressure deter-
gent applications such as those available in
coin-operated car washers.
4. Once the majority of the dirt has been hosed
off, wash all surfaces with warm water and
mild, detergent-type soap. An old tooth-
brush or bottle brush is handy for hard-to-
get-at places.
5. Rinse the machine off immediately with
clean water and dry all surfaces with a
chamois, clean towel or soft absorbent
cloth.
6. Dry the chain and lubricate it to prevent rust.
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7. Clean the seat with a vinyl upholstery clean-
er to keep the cover pliable and glossy.
8. Automotive type wax may be applied to all
painted and chrome plated surfaces. Avoid
combination cleaner-waxes. Many contain
abrasives which may mar the paint or pro-
tective finish.
When finished, start the engine and let it idle
for several minutes.
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Wet brakes may have reduced stopping abili-
ty, increasing the chance of an accident.
Test the brakes after washing. Apply the
brakes several times at slow speeds to let
friction dry out the linings.
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