Yamaha XVS6501997 - Chassis; Front Brake Adjustment

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FRONT BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
INSP
ADJ
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CAUTION:
EB304002
CHASSIS
FRONT BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
1. Check:
S Brake lever free play
a
Out of specification  Adjust.
Free play (brake lever):
10  15 mm
(at brake lever end)
2. Adjust:
S Brake lever free play
Adjustment steps:
D Loosen the locknut
1
.
D Turn the adjuster
2
in or out until the speci-
fied free play is obtained.
Turning in:
brake lever free play is
decreased.
Turning out:
brake lever free play is
increased.
D Tighten the locknut.
After adjusting the front brake lever free
play, make sure that there is no brake drag.
A soft or spongy feeling in the brake lever
can indicate the presence of air in the brake
system. This air must be removed by bleed-
ing the brake system before the motorcycle
is operated. Air in the brake system will con-
siderably reduce braking performance and
could result in a loss of control and possibly
an accident. Inspect and if necessary, bleed
the brake system.