2008 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 650 Custom Owners Manual - Page 63
2008 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 650 Custom Manual
Page 63 highlights
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR EAU22092 Adjusting the brake lever free play 1. Clutch lever free play adjusting nut (crankcase) 2. Locknut 1. Locknut 2. Brake lever free play adjusting screw 1. Brake lever free play 5. To increase the clutch lever free play, turn the adjusting nut in direction (a). To decrease the clutch lever free play, turn the adjusting nut in direction (b). 6. Tighten the locknut at the clutch lever and the crankcase. The brake lever free play should measure 10.0-15.0 mm (0.39-0.59 in) as shown. Periodically check the brake lever free play and, if necessary, adjust it as follows. 1. Loosen the locknut at the brake lever. 2. To increase the brake lever free play, turn the adjusting screw in direction (a). To decrease the brake lever free play, turn the adjusting screw in direction (b). 3. Tighten the locknut. EWA10630 6 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 6-22