2008 Yamaha Motorsports V Star Custom Owners Manual - Page 64

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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 XVS65X 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 XVS65ATX 108.0 mm (4.25 in) XVS65ATXC 108.0 mm (4.25 in) XVS65AX 108.0 mm (4.25 in) XVS65AXC 108.0 mm (4.25 in) XVS65X 82.0 mm (3.23 in) XVS65XC 82.0 mm (3.23 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 XVS65AX/ATX 1. Distance between brake pedal and footrest 2. Brake pedal free play 6-23

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-23
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 po-
sition and free play
XVS65X
XVS65AX/ATX
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 XVS65ATX 108.0 mm
(4.25 in)
XVS65ATXC 108.0 mm (4.25 in)
XVS65AX 108.0 mm (4.25 in)
XVS65AXC 108.0 mm (4.25 in)
XVS65X 82.0 mm (3.23 in)
XVS65XC 82.0 mm (3.23 in) above the
top of the footrest as shown. Periodical-
ly 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