Yamaha Virago XV535 User Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Brake pedal position
The brake pedal should be positioned
approximately 38 mm above the top of
the footrest as shown. Periodically
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
.
3. Tighten the locknut.
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WARNING
@
After adjusting the brake pedal
height, the brake pedal free play
must be adjusted.
@
Brake pedal free play
The brake pedal free play should mea-
sure 20–30 mm at the brake pedal end.
Periodically check the brake pedal free
play and, if necessary, 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
.
1. Footrest
2. Distance between brake pedal and footrest
a. Brake pedal free play
1. Brake pedal position adjusting bolt
2. Locknut
1. Brake pedal free play adjusting nut
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Yamaha Virago XV535 Specifications

General

Displacement	535 cc
Compression ratio	9.0:1
Fuel system	Carburetor
Ignition system	CDI
Transmission	5-speed
Final drive	Shaft
Front suspension	Telescopic fork
Rear suspension	Dual shocks
Front brakes	Single disc
Rear brakes	Drum
Front tire	3.00-19
Rear tire	140/90-15
Engine type	Air-cooled, 4-stroke, V-twin
Bore x Stroke	76 mm x 59 mm
Fuel capacity	13.5 liters
Wheelbase	1, 520 mm