Mash Dirt Track 650 - Owner's Manual > Brake Pads

If the brake pad wear indicator gaps touch the side of the brake disc, the brake pads need replacement.

Caution

It is very important to keep the brake discs away from oil or any fatty materials.

After assembling the braking system, please always actuate the hand brake lever or foot brake pedal to check respectively whether or not the pads are properly installed and pressure point is established.

Wheels/Tires

Check the condition of the tires; they may not have any cracks, grazes, etc. Also check the state of wear of the tread by means of the indicators on the tire.

Check the tire pressure with a tire pressure gauge to which should be as indicated under TECHNICAL DATA.

Tires age even if they do not visibly appear worn; cracks in the sides or deformation of the tire body are a sign of ageing. Have the tires checked by a tire dealer before using the motorcycle.

Caution

Tire pressure should be measured when the tire is at ambient temperature.

Caution

The front and rear tire must be of the same brand and model. Using different types of tire for the front and rear will compromise motorcycle stability and handling.

Using the motorcycle with the tires inflated to an incorrect pressure or with worn or deteriorated tires may cause serious injury or death if losing control of the motorcycle.

Clutch

Check the clutch lever free-play.

Clutch lever free- play: 10-20mm

The clutch is adjusted by stretching the cable using the adjusting unit positioned on the handlebar.

As a rule it is sufficient to operate on the handlebar register to restore the clearance due to the flexible transmission stretch.

Check the clutch operating handle free stroke. Clutch operating handle free stroke: 10-20mm.

Adjusting methods: Fine adjustment: Pull open the rubber lagging, unscrew the retaining nut, and turn the adjusting nut to adjust to a satisfied free stroke. And then screw up the retaining nut and mount the protective rubber lagging.

If a satisfactory free stroke can't be achieved by fine adjustment, remove the clutch control line on the handle end to adjust the engine end.

Remove the clutch control line on the handle end, and then remove the clutch operating arm on the engine end; turn the clutch operating arm by a proper angle and remount it, and then mount the clutch control line, finally adjust it to a satisfied free stroke according to the fine adjustment.

Caution

Always ensure the clutch operating handle has the proper free- play! A loose clutch cable will prevent the clutch from disengaging. A tight clutch cable will cause poor clutch engagement and damage the clutch.

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