Adjusting The Brake Pedal Position And Free Play - Yamaha 2007 V Star XVS650W Owner's Manual

system. If there is air in the hy-
draulic system, have a Yamaha
dealer bleed the system before
operating the motorcycle. Air in
the hydraulic system will dimin-
ish the braking performance,
which may result in loss of con-
trol and an accident.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Adjusting the brake pedal po-
sition and free play
XVS650W
1. Distance between brake pedal and footrest
2. Brake pedal free play
XVS650AW
1. Distance between brake pedal and footrest
2. Brake pedal free play
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WARNING
It is advisable to have a Yamaha
dealer make these adjustments.
NOTE:
The brake pedal position should be ad-
justed before adjusting the brake pedal
free play.
Brake pedal position
The brake pedal should be positioned
approximately XVS650AW 108.0 mm
(4.25 in)
XVS650W 82.0 mm (3.23 in) above the
top of the footrest as shown. Periodical-
ly check the brake pedal position and, if
necessary, adjust it as follows.
1. Loosen the locknut at the brake
pedal.
2. To raise the brake pedal, turn the
adjusting bolt in direction (a). To
lower the brake pedal, turn the ad-
justing bolt in direction (b).
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