Adjusting the brake lever free play, Periodic maintenance and minor repair – Yamaha XVS650ATT(C User Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR

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5. To increase the clutch lever free

play, turn the adjusting nut in direc-
tion (a). To decrease the clutch le-
ver free play, turn the adjusting nut
in direction (b).

6. Tighten the locknut at the clutch le-

ver and the crankcase.

EAU22092

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 adjusting screw in di-
rection (a). To decrease the brake
lever free play, turn the adjusting
screw in direction (b).

3. Tighten the locknut.

WARNING

EWA10630

After adjusting the brake lever
free play, check the free play
and make sure that the brake is
working properly.

A soft or spongy feeling in the
brake lever can indicate the
presence of air in the hydraulic

1. Brake lever free play

1. Locknut
2. Brake lever free play adjusting screw

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