2001-2003 Honda TRX500FA Factory Service Manual, Page 67Get this manual
MAINTENANCE
BRAKE SYSTEM
FRONT BRAKE
Measure the free play (distance the brake leve moves before the brake starts to take hold) at the end of he front brake leverFREE PLAY25-30 mm (1- 1-3116 in) If the ree play is excessive and the brake shoe lining are not worn beyond the service im it, adjust the brake shoe lining-ta-drum clearanceRaise the front wheel off the ground by placing support block under the veh icleBe careful not to damage the wheel while adjusting
25-30 mm (1-1-3 16 in )