2002 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 1100 Custom Owners Manual - Page 75
2002 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 1100 Custom Manual
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR XVS1100 XVS1100A a. Distance between brake pedal and footrest EAU01746* a. Distance between brake pedal and footrest EW000109 1. Rear brake light switch 2. Rear brake light switch adjusting nut EAU00713 Adjusting the brake pedal position 6 The top of the brake pedal should be positioned approximately 82 mm (3.2 in) for XVS1100 and 99 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 adjust it. 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 before operating the motorcycle. Air in the hydraulic system will diminish the braking performance, which may result in loss of control and an accident. _ _ Adjusting the rear brake light switch The rear brake light switch, which is activated 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. 6-21