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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
a. Distance between brake pedal and footrest
EAU01746*
Adjusting the brake pedal
position
The top of the brake pedal should be
positioned
approximately
82
mm
(3.2 in) for XVS1100
and
98.5
mm
(3.9 in) for XVS1100A above the top of
the
footrest
as
shown.
Periodically
check the brake pedal position and, if
necessary, have a Yamaha dealer ad-
just it.
a. Distance between brake pedal and footrest
A WARNING
A soft or spongy feeling in the brake
pedal can indicate the presence of
air in the hydraulic system. If there
is air in the hydraulic system, have a
Yamaha dealer bleed the system be-
fore operating the motorcycle. Air in
the hydraulic system will diminish
the
braking
performance,
which
may result in loss of control and an
accident.
EW000109
6-21
1. Rear brake light switch
2. Rear brake light switch adjusting nut
EAU00713
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch
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 adjusting nut while holding the
rear brake
light switch
in place. To
make the brake light come on earlier,
turn the adjusting nut in direction @. To
make the brake light come
on later,
turn the adjusting nut in direction ©).
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