Yamaha 2009 V Star 950 Tourer Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 60)

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT

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EAU22093

Adjusting the brake lever free

play

The brake lever free play should mea-

sure 10.0–15.0 mm (0.39–0.59 in) as

shown. Periodically check the brake le-

ver free play and, if necessary, adjust it

as follows.

1. Loosen the locknut at the brake le-

ver.

2. To increase the brake lever free

play, turn the brake lever free play

adjusting screw in direction (a). To

decrease the brake lever free play,

turn the adjusting screw in direc-

tion (b).

3. Tighten the locknut.

WARNING

EWA10630

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After adjusting the brake lever

free play, check the free play

and make sure that the brake is

working properly.

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A soft or spongy feeling in the

brake lever can indicate the

presence of air in the hydraulic

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 rear brake light

switch

The rear brake light, which is activated

by the brake pedal, should come on just

before braking takes effect. If neces-

sary, adjust the rear brake light switch

as follows.

Turn the rear brake light switch adjust-

ing 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).

1. Locknut

2. Brake lever free play adjusting screw

3. Brake lever free play

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(b)

1. Rear brake light switch

2. Rear brake light switch adjusting nut

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