Yamaha XVS65A Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 62)

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT

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indicator grooves have almost disap-

peared, have a Yamaha dealer replace

the brake pads as a set.

EAU22540

Rear brake shoes

The rear brake is provided with a wear

indicator, which allows you to check the

brake shoe wear without having to dis-

assemble the brake. To check the

brake shoe wear, check the position of

the wear indicator while applying the

brake. If a brake shoe has worn to the

point that the wear indicator reaches

the wear limit line, have a Yamaha

dealer replace the brake shoes as a

set.

EAU32344

Checking the brake fluid level

Insufficient brake fluid may allow air to

enter the brake system, possibly caus-

ing it to become ineffective.

Before riding, check that the brake fluid

is above the minimum level mark and

replenish if necessary. A low brake fluid

level may indicate worn brake pads

and/or brake system leakage. If the

brake fluid level is low, be sure to check

the brake pads for wear and the brake

system for leakage.

Observe these precautions:

● When checking the fluid level,

make sure that the top of the mas-

ter cylinder is level by turning the

handlebars.

● Use only the recommended quality

brake fluid, otherwise the rubber

seals may deteriorate, causing

leakage and poor braking perfor-

mance.

● Refill with the same type of brake

fluid. Mixing fluids may result in a

harmful chemical reaction and

lead to poor braking performance.

● Be careful that water does not en-

ter the master cylinder when refill-

ing. Water will significantly lower

the boiling point of the fluid and

may result in vapor lock.

● Brake fluid may deteriorate paint-

ed surfaces or plastic parts. Al-

ways clean up spilled fluid

immediately.

● As the brake pads wear, it is nor-

mal for the brake fluid level to grad-

ually go down. However, if the

brake fluid level goes down sud-

denly, have a Yamaha dealer

check the cause.

1. Brake shoe wear limit line

2. Brake shoe wear indicator

1. Minimum level mark

Recommended brake fluid:

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