PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Wheels
To ensure maximum performance,
long service, and safe operation,
note the following:
9
Always inspect the wheels be-
fore a ride. Check for cracks,
bends, or warpage of the
wheels. If any abnormal condi-
tion exists in a wheel, consult a
Yamaha dealer.
9
Do not attempt even small re-
pairs to the wheel. If a wheel is
deformed or cracked, it must be
replaced.
9
Tires and wheels should be bal-
anced whenever either one is
changed or replaced. Failure to
have a wheel balanced can re-
sult in poor performance, ad-
verse handling characteristics,
and shortened tire life.
9
Ride at moderate speeds after
changing a tire since the tire
surface must first be broken in
for it to develop its optimal char-
acteristics.
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Front brake adjustment
The front brake lever should have a
free play of 2 ~ 5 mm at the lever
end. If not, ask a Yamaha dealer to
adjust it.
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An incorrect free play indicates a
hazardous condition in the brake
system. Do not operate the motor-
cycle until the failure in the
brake system is corrected. Ask a
Yamaha dealer for immediate re-
pairs.
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Rear brake adjustment
The rear brake lever free play should
be adjusted to 10 ~ 20 mm at the
brake lever end. Adjustment is ac-
complished at the brake hub.
a
. Free play
a
. Free play
Front
Rear
a
a
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