Yamaha XVS650T(C) Motorcycle User Manual


 
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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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.
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Adjusting the brake pedal
position and free play
XVS650
XVS650A/AT
WARNING
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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 XVS650 102.0 mm
(4.02 in)
XVS650A 108.0 mm (4.25 in)
XVS650AT 108.0 mm (4.25 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).
1. Distance between brake pedal and footrest
2. Brake pedal free play
1. Distance between brake pedal and footrest
2. Brake pedal free play
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