2004 Yamaha Motorsports V Star Classic Owners Manual - Page 62

2004 Yamaha Motorsports V Star Classic Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 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. EAU22231 EWA10670 Adjusting the brake pedal position and free play XVS650 WARNING It is advisable to have a Yamaha dealer make these adjustments. NOTE: The brake pedal position should be adjusted before adjusting the brake pedal free play. Brake pedal position The brake pedal should be positioned approximately XVS650 82.0 mm (3.23 in) XVS650A 108.0 mm (4.25 in) XVS650AT 108.0 mm (4.25 in) above the top of the footrest as shown. Periodically 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 adjusting bolt in direction (b). 6 1. Distance between brake pedal and footrest 2. Brake pedal free play XVS650A/AT 1. Distance between brake pedal and footrest 2. Brake pedal free play 6-21

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-21
6
system. If there is air in the hy-
draulic system, have a Yamaha
dealer bleed the system before
operating the motorcycle. Air in
the hydraulic system will dimin-
ish the braking performance,
which may result in loss of con-
trol and an accident.
EAU22231
Adjusting the brake pedal
position and free play
XVS650
XVS650A/AT
WARNING
EWA10670
It is advisable to have a Yamaha
dealer make these adjustments.
NOTE:
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
XVS650 82.0 mm (3.23 in)
XVS650A 108.0 mm (4.25 in)
XVS650AT 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).
1.
Distance between brake pedal and footrest
2.
Brake pedal free play
1.
Distance between brake pedal and footrest
2.
Brake pedal free play