Adjusting The Rear Brake Light Switch - Yamaha VIRAGO XV250S Owner's Manual

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).
1. Brake pedal free play adjusting nut
WARNING
G
After adjusting the drive chain
slack or removing and installing
the rear wheel, always check the
brake pedal free play.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
G
If proper adjustment cannot be
obtained as described, have a
Yamaha dealer make this ad-
justment.
G After adjusting the brake pedal
free play, check the operation of
the brake light.
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Adjusting the rear brake light
switch
1. Rear 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 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 (a). To
make the brake light come on later, turn
the adjusting nut in direction (b).
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