Yamaha virago xv250t User Manual

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.

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Adjusting the brake lever free
play

The brake lever free play should mea-
sure 2.0–5.0 mm (0.08–0.20 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

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●

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
system. If there is air in the hy-
draulic system, have a Yamaha
dealer bleed the system before
operating the motorcycle. Air in
the hydraulic system will dimin-
ish the braking performance,
which may result in loss of con-
trol and an accident.

1. Locknut

2. Brake lever free play adjusting screw
3. Brake lever free play

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