2004 Yamaha Motorsports Virago 250 Owners Manual - Page 54

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR EWA10630 EAU22201 WARNING G G 6 After adjusting the brake lever free play, check the free play and make sure that the brake is working properly. A soft or spongy feeling in the brake lever 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 brake pedal position and free play 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). 1. Footrest 2. Distance between brake pedal and footrest 3. Brake pedal free play EWA10670 WARNING It is advisable to have a Yamaha dealer make these adjustments. Brake pedal position The top of the brake pedal should be positioned approximately 60 mm (2.36 in) above the top of the footrest as shown. Periodically check the brake pedal position and, if necessary, adjust it as follows. 6-19 1. Locknut 2. Brake pedal position adjusting bolt 3. Tighten the locknut. EWA11230 WARNING After adjusting the brake pedal position, the brake pedal free play must be adjusted.

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-19
6
WARNING
EWA10630
●
After adjusting the brake lever
free play, check the free play
and make sure that the brake is
working properly.
●
A soft or spongy feeling in the
brake lever can indicate the
presence of air in the hydraulic
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.
EAU22201
Adjusting the brake pedal
position and free play
WARNING
EWA10670
It is advisable to have a Yamaha
dealer make these adjustments.
Brake pedal position
The top of the brake pedal should be
positioned approximately 60 mm (2.36
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 ad-
justing bolt in direction (b).
3.
Tighten the locknut.
WARNING
EWA11230
After adjusting the brake pedal posi-
tion, the brake pedal free play must
be adjusted.
1. Footrest
2.
Distance between brake pedal and footrest
3.
Brake pedal free play
1. Locknut
2.
Brake pedal position adjusting bolt