Yamaha XVS65A Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 61)

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT

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WARNING

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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.

To increase the brake pedal free play,

turn the adjusting nut at the brake rod in

direction (a). To decrease the brake

pedal free play, turn the adjusting nut in

direction (b).

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Brake light switches

The brake light, which is activated by

the brake pedal and brake lever, should

come on just before braking takes ef-

fect. If necessary, adjust the rear brake

light switch as follows, but the front

brake light switch should be adjusted

by a Yamaha dealer.

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).

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Checking the front brake pads

and rear brake shoes

The front brake pads and the rear brake

shoes must be checked for wear at the

intervals specified in the periodic main-

tenance and lubrication chart.

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Front brake pads

Each front brake pad is provided with

wear indicator grooves, which allow

you to check the brake pad wear with-

out having to disassemble the brake.

To check the brake pad wear, check

the wear indicator grooves. If a brake

pad has worn to the point that the wear

1. Brake pedal free play adjusting nut

1. Rear brake light switch

2. Rear brake light switch adjusting nut

1. Brake pad wear indicator groove

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