Yamaha V-star XVS650R, Owner'S Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Adjusting the brake pedal
position and free play
EW000104
WARNING
@
It is advisable to have a Yamaha
dealer make these adjustments.
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NOTE:
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The brake pedal position should be ad-
justed before adjusting the brake pedal
free play.
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Brake pedal position
The brake pedal should be positioned
approximately 82 mm (3.23 in) [XVS650]
or 108 mm (4.25 in) [XVS650A] above
the top of the footrest as shown. Periodi-
cally 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
.
3. Tighten the locknut.
EWA00044
WARNING
_
After adjusting the brake pedal posi-
tion, the brake pedal free play must
be adjusted.
_
a. Distance between brake pedal and footrest
b. Brake pedal free play
XVS650
a. Distance between brake pedal and footrest
b. Brake pedal free play
XVS650A
1. Locknut
2. Brake pedal position adjusting bolt
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