2002 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 1100 Custom Owners Manual - Page 74
2002 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 1100 Custom Manual
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR EW000099 _ 1. Locknut 2. Brake lever free play adjusting bolt 1. Loosen the locknut at the brake lever. 2. To increase the brake lever free play, turn the adjusting bolt in direction a. To decrease the brake lever free play, turn the adjusting bolt in direction b. 3. Tighten the locknut. WARNING After adjusting the brake lever free play, check the free play and make sure that the brake is working properly. G A soft or spongy feeling in the brake lever can indicate the presence of air in the hydraulic system. If there is air in the hydraulic system, have a Yamaha dealer bleed the system before operating the motorcycle. Air in the hydraulic system will diminish the braking performance, which may result in loss of control and an accident. G 6 _ 6-20