Adjusting The Brake Pedal Position And Free Play - Yamaha Drag Star XVS650 Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
WARNING
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After adjusting the brake lever
free play, check the free play
and make sure that the brake is
working properly.
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A soft or spongy feeling in the
brake lever can indicate the
presence of air in the hydraulic
system. If there is air in the hy-
draulic system, have a Yamaha
dealer bleed the system before
operating the motorcycle. Air in
the hydraulic system will dimin-
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ish the braking performance,
which may result in loss of con-
trol and an accident.
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XVS650
a. Distance between brake pedal and footrest
b. Brake pedal free play
Adjusting the brake pedal
position and free play
WARNING
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It is advisable to have a Yamaha
dealer make these adjustments.
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NOTE:
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The brake pedal position should be ad-
justed before adjusting the brake pedal
free play.
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XVS650A
a. Distance between brake pedal and footrest
b. Brake pedal free play
Brake pedal position
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The brake pedal should be positioned
approximately 82 mm (XVS650) or
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108 mm (XVS650A) above the top of
the footrest as shown. Periodically
check the brake pedal position and, if
necessary, adjust it as follows.
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