2004 Yamaha Motorsports Virago 250 Owners Manual - Page 55

2004 Yamaha Motorsports Virago 250 Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR Brake pedal free play The brake pedal free play should measure 20.0-30.0 mm (0.79-1.18 in) at the brake pedal end. Periodically check the brake pedal free play and, if necessary, 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). G G If proper adjustment cannot be obtained as described, have a Yamaha dealer make this adjustment. After adjusting the brake pedal free play, check the operation of the brake light. EAU22270 Adjusting the rear brake light switch 1. Rear brake light switch 2. Rear brake light switch adjusting nut 1. Brake pedal free play adjusting nut EWA10680 WARNING G After adjusting the drive chain slack or removing and installing the rear wheel, always check the brake pedal free play. 6-20 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

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-20
6
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).
WARNING
EWA10680
After adjusting the drive chain
slack or removing and installing
the rear wheel, always check the
brake pedal free play.
If proper adjustment cannot be
obtained as described, have a
Yamaha dealer make this ad-
justment.
After adjusting the brake pedal
free play, check the operation of
the brake light.
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.
Brake pedal free play adjusting nut
1.
Rear brake light switch
2.
Rear brake light switch adjusting nut