2013 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 650 Custom Owners Manual - Page 61

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT Brake pedal height The brake pedal should be positioned approximately 82.0 mm (3.23 in) above the top of the footrest as shown. Periodically check the brake pedal height and, if necessary, adjust it as follows. 1. Loosen the locknut at the brake pedal. 2. To raise the brake pedal, turn the brake pedal height adjusting bolt in direction (a). To lower the brake pedal, turn the adjusting bolt in direction (b). EWA11231 EAU22273 WARNING After adjusting the brake pedal height, the brake pedal free play must be adjusted. Brake pedal free play The brake pedal free play should measure 20.0-30.0 mm (0.79-1.18 in) at the brake pedal end. Periodically check the brake pedal free play and, if necessary, adjust it as follows. To increase the brake pedal free play, turn the brake pedal free play adjusting nut at the brake rod in direction (a). To decrease the brake pedal free play, turn the adjusting nut in direction (b). Brake light switches 1. Rear brake light switch 2. Rear brake light switch adjusting nut 1. Locknut 2. Brake pedal height adjusting bolt 3. Tighten the locknut. 1. Brake pedal free play adjusting nut 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 7-23