Adjusting The Brake Pedal Position And Free Play - Yamaha 2011 V Star XVS650AA Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
Adjusting the brake pedal po-
sition and free play
XVS650A
1. Distance between brake pedal and footrest
2. Brake pedal free play
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1. Distance between brake pedal and footrest
2. Brake pedal free play
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WARNING
It is advisable to have a Yamaha
dealer make these adjustments.
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The brake pedal position should be ad-
justed before adjusting the brake pedal
free play.
Brake pedal position
The brake pedal should be positioned
approximately XVS650A 82.0 mm
(3.23 in)
XVS650AA 108.0 mm (4.25 in) above
the top of the footrest as shown. Peri-
odically check the brake pedal position
and, if necessary, adjust it as follows.
1. Loosen the locknut at the brake
pedal.
2. To raise the brake pedal, turn the
adjusting bolt in direction (a). To
lower the brake pedal, turn the ad-
justing bolt in direction (b).
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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.
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.
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