2008 Yamaha Motorsports Royal Star Venture Owners Manual - Page 92
2008 Yamaha Motorsports Royal Star Venture Manual
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR EWA10630 EAU22280 EAU22390 WARNING G G 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 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. Since the brake light switch is a component of the cruise control system, it must be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer, who has the necessary professional knowledge and experience. Checking the front and rear brake pads The front and rear brake pads must be checked for wear at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. EAU22430 Front brake pads 7 1. Brake pad wear indicator groove Each front brake pad is provided with wear indicator grooves, which allow you to check the brake pad wear without having to disassemble the brake. To check the brake pad wear, check the wear indicator grooves. If a brake pad has worn to the point that the wear 7-25