2010 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 1300 Tourer Owners Manual - Page 62
2010 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 1300 Tourer Manual
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAU37913 Checking the brake lever free play braking performance, which may result in loss of control and an accident. EAU22273 Brake light switches 1 1 2 (a) (b) 1. No brake lever free play 1. Rear brake light switch 2. Rear brake light switch adjusting nut 7 There should be no free play at the brake lever end. If there is free play, have a Yamaha dealer inspect the brake system. EWA14211 WARNING 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 vehicle. Air in the hydraulic system will diminish the The brake light, which is activated by the brake pedal and brake lever, should come on just before braking takes effect. If necessary, adjust the rear brake light switch as follows, but the front brake light switch should be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer. 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). 7-20