Rear Brake Pedal Height And Free Play Adjustment - Yamaha 2000 V Star XVS650AM Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
WARNING
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Check the brake lever free play.
Be sure the brake is working
properly.
A soft or spongy feeling in the
brake lever can indicate the
presence of air in the brake sys-
tem. This air must be removed
by bleeding the brake system
before the motorcycle is operat-
ed. Air in the system will cause
greatly diminished braking ca-
pability and can result in loss of
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control and an accident. Have a
Yamaha dealer inspect and
bleed the system if necessary.
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c. Pedal height
d. Free play
Rear brake pedal height and
free play adjustment
WARNING
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It is advisable to have a Yamaha
dealer make this adjustment.
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The brake pedal height should be ad-
justed before adjusting the brake pedal
free play.
Pedal height
The brake pedal should be positioned
approximately 85 mm above the top of
the footrest.
1. Locknut
2. Adjusting bolt
1. Loosen the locknut.
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2. Turn the adjusting bolt in direction a
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3. Tighten the locknut.
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to raise pedal height or in direction b
to lower pedal height.