Adjusting The Rear Brake Light Switch - Yamaha 2009 V Star XVS650AY Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
1. Locknut
2. Brake pedal position adjusting bolt
3. Tighten the locknut.
WARNING
After adjusting the brake pedal posi-
tion, the brake pedal free play must
be adjusted.
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Brake pedal free play
The brake pedal free play should mea-
sure 20.0–30.0 mm (0.79–1.18 in) at
the brake pedal end. Periodically check
the brake pedal free play and, if neces-
sary, adjust it as follows.
To increase the brake pedal free play,
turn the adjusting nut at the brake rod in
direction (a). To decrease the brake
pedal free play, turn the adjusting nut in
direction (b).
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1. Brake pedal free play adjusting nut
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch
1. Brake light switch
2. Rear brake light switch adjusting nut
The rear brake light switch, which is ac-
tivated by the brake pedal, is properly
adjusted when the brake light comes
on just before braking takes effect. If
necessary, adjust the brake light switch
as follows.
Turn the rear brake light switch adjust-
ing nut while holding the rear brake light
switch in place. To make the brake light
come on earlier, turn the adjusting nut
in direction (a). To make the brake light
come on later, turn the adjusting nut in
direction (b).
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