Yamaha V-star XVS65V, Owner'S Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Adjusting the brake pedal
position and free play
XVS65V
XVS65AV/ATV
WARNING
EWA10670
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 XVS65ATV 108.0 mm
(4.25 in)
XVS65ATVC 108.0 mm (4.25 in)
XVS65AV 108.0 mm (4.25 in)
XVS65AVC 108.0 mm (4.25 in)
XVS65V 102.0 mm (4.02 in)
XVS65VC 102.0 mm (4.02 in) above
the top of the footrest as shown. Peri-
odically 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.
WARNING
EWA11230
After adjusting the brake pedal posi-
tion, the brake pedal free play must
be adjusted.
Brake pedal free play
The brake pedal free play should mea-
sure 20.0–30.0 mm (0.79–1.18 in) at
the brake pedal end. Periodically check
the brake pedal free play and, if neces-
sary, adjust it as follows.
1. Distance between brake pedal and footrest
2. Brake pedal free play
1. Distance between brake pedal and footrest
2. Brake pedal free play
1. Locknut
2. Brake pedal position adjusting bolt
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