Adjusting The Rear Brake Light Switch; Checking The Brake Hose - Yamaha XV1600A1999 Service Manual

ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH/

CHECKING THE BRAKE HOSE

1. Check:
S rear brake light operation timing
2. Adjust:
S rear brake light operation timing
a. Hold the main body 1 of the rear brake light
Direction
Direction
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CHECKING THE BRAKE HOSE
1. Check:
S brake hose
2. Check:
S brake hose clamp
3. Hold the motorcycle upright and apply the
4. Check:
S brake hose
3-35
Incorrect ! Adjust.
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.
Brake light comes on soon-
a
er.
b Brake light comes on later.
Cracks/damage/wear ! Replace.
Loose ! Tighten the clamp bolt.
front or rear brake several times.
Brake fluid leakage ! Replace the damaged
hose.
Refer to "FRONT AND REAR BRAKES" in
chapter 4.
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