2012 Yamaha Motorsports Royal Star Venture S Owners Manual - Page 92
2012 Yamaha Motorsports Royal Star Venture S Manual
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAU22093 Adjusting the brake lever free play 3. Tighten the locknut. EWA10630 EAU22282 Brake light switches The brake light, which is activated by the brake pedal and brake lever, should come on just before braking takes effect. Since the brake light switches are components of the cruise control system, they must be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer, who has the necessary professional knowledge and experience. WARNING ● ● 1. Locknut 2. Brake lever free play adjusting screw 3. Brake lever free play 8 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). 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. 8-25