2004 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 1100 Silverado Owners Manual - Page 65

2004 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 1100 Silverado Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR EAU22261 Adjusting the brake pedal position XVS1100 The top of the brake pedal should be positioned approximately XVS1100 81.8 mm (3.22 in) / XVS1100A 98.5 mm (3.88 in) / XVS1100AT 98.5 mm (3.88 in) above the top of the footrest as shown. Periodically check the brake pedal position and, if necessary, have a Yamaha dealer adjust it. EWA10690 EAU22270 Adjusting the rear brake light switch 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. 1. Distance between brake pedal and footrest 1. Rear brake light switch 2. Rear brake light switch adjusting nut XVS1100A/XVS1100AT 1. Distance between brake pedal and footrest 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 6-22

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-22
6
EAU22261
Adjusting the brake pedal
position
XVS1100
XVS1100A/XVS1100AT
The top of the brake pedal should be
positioned
approximately
XVS1100
81.8 mm (3.22 in) / XVS1100A 98.5
mm (3.88 in) / XVS1100AT 98.5 mm
(3.88 in) above the top of the footrest as
shown. Periodically check the brake
pedal position and, if necessary, have a
Yamaha dealer adjust it.
WARNING
EWA10690
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 acci-
dent.
EAU22270
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 (a). To
make the brake light come on later, turn
the adjusting nut in direction (b).
1.
Distance between brake pedal and footrest
1.
Distance between brake pedal and footrest
1.
Rear brake light switch
2.
Rear brake light switch adjusting nut