EAS30814
CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE LIGHT
SWITCH
Refer to "CHECKING THE SWITCHES" on
page 8-129.
EAS30659
ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE LIGHT
SWITCH
1. Check:
• Rear brake light operation timing "a"
Out of specification → Adjust.
Rear brake light operation timing
12–18 mm (0.47–0.71 in)
2. Adjust:
• Rear brake light operation timing
a. Loosen the nut "1".
b. Adjust the rear brake plate "2" until the
specified rear brake light operation timing
is obtained.
c. Tighten the nut to specification.
Nut
7 N·m (0.7 kgf·m, 5.2 lb·ft)
1
2
EAS30660
CHECKING AND LUBRICATING THE
CABLES
The following procedure applies to all of the in-
ner and outer cables.
a
2
3-29
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
EWA13270
WARNING
Damaged outer cable may cause the cable to
corrode and interfere with its movement. Re-
place damaged outer cable and inner cables
as soon as possible.
1. Check:
• Outer cable
Damage → Replace.
2. Check:
• Cable operation
Rough movement → Lubricate.
Recommended lubricant
Engine oil or a suitable cable lu-
bricant
TIP
Hold the cable end upright and pour a few drops
of lubricant into the cable sheath or use a suit-
able lubricating device.
EAS30861
CHECKING THE THROTTLE GRIP
OPERATION
1. Check:
• Throttle cables
Damage/deterioration → Replace.
• Throttle cable installation
Incorrect → Reinstall the throttle cables.
Refer to "CABLE ROUTING" on page 2-15
and "HANDLEBAR" on page 4-52.
2. Check:
• Throttle grip movement
Rough movement → Lubricate or replace the
defective part(s).
Recommended lubricant
Suitable cable lubricant
TIP
With the engine stopped, turn the throttle grip
slowly and release it. Make sure that the throttle
grip turns smoothly and returns properly when
released.
Repeat this check with the handlebar turned all
the way to the left and right.
3. Check:
• Throttle grip free play "a"
Out of specification → Adjust.
Throttle grip free play
3.0–5.0 mm (0.12–0.20 in)
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