2009 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 250 Owners Manual - Page 54
2009 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 250 Manual
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 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. EAU22093 Adjusting the brake lever free play 3. Tighten the locknut. EWA10630 WARNING G G 1. Locknut 2. Brake lever free play adjusting screw 3. Brake lever free play 7 The brake lever free play should measure 2.0-5.0 mm (0.08-0.20 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 brake lever free play adjusting screw in direction (a). To decrease the brake lever free play, turn the adjusting screw in direction (b). 7-19 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.
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