Air Bleeding (Hydraulic Brake System); Shift Pedal Adjustment - Yamaha XVS650 Service Manual

AIR BLEEDING (HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMI/
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SHIFT PEDAL ADJUSTMENT .
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g.Loosen the bleed screw and allow the
lever to travel towards its limit.
h.Tighten the bleed screw when the lever
limit has been reached, then release the
lever.
i. Repeat steps (e) to (h) until all the air bub-
bles have disappeared from the brake
fluid.
NOTE: _
When bleeding the brake system, make
sure that there is always enough brake fluid
in the brake fluid reservoir, before applying
the brake lever. Ignoring this precaution
could allow air to enter the brake system,
lengthening the bleeding procedure, con-
siderably.
j. Tighten the bleed screw.
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"' " Bleed screw:
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6 Nm (0.6 m • kg, 4.3 ft • Ib)
NOTE: _
If bleeding is difficult, it may be necessary
to let the brake fluid settle for a few hours.
Repeat the bleeding procedure when the
tiny bubbles in the brake system have dis-
appeared.
k.Fill the brake fluid reservoir to the proper
level.
Refer to "BRAKE FLUID LEVEL INSPEC-
TION".
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WARNING
After bleeding the brake system check the
brake operation.
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SHIFT PEDAL ADJUSTMENT
1.Check:
• Shift pedal position
Check the shift pedal rod length
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If the position is incorrect
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Adjust.
Shift pedal rod length:
188 mm (7.4 in)
3 - 28