2009 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 950 Owners Manual - Page 59
2009 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 950 Manual
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAU22093 Adjusting the brake lever free play 3 tion (b). 3. Tighten the locknut. EWA10630 EAU22272 Adjusting the rear brake light switch 21 (a) (b) 2 3 4 1. Rear brake light switch 2. Rear brake light switch adjusting nut G (b) G 1 (a) 2 1. Locknut 2. Brake lever free play adjusting screw 3. Brake lever free play 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 brake lever free play adjusting screw in direction (a). To decrease the brake lever free play, turn the adjusting screw in direc- WARNING 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. 5 6 7 8 9 The rear brake light, which is activated by the brake pedal, should come on just before braking takes effect. If necessary, adjust the rear brake light switch as follows. Turn the rear brake light switch 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). 7-18