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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Checking the throttle grip free play
1. Throttle grip free play
The throttle grip free play should measure
3.0–7.0 mm at the inner edge of the
throttle grip. Periodically check the throttle
grip free play and, if necessary, have a
Yamaha dealer adjust it.
TIP
The engine idling speed must be
correctly adjusted before checking and
adjusting the throttle cable free play.
Valve clearance
The valve clearance changes with use,
resulting in improper air-fuel mixture
and/or engine noise. To prevent this
from occurring, the valve clearance
must be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
Tires
To maximize the performance, durability,
and safe operation of your motorcycle,
note the following points regarding the
specified tires.
Tire air pressure
The tire air pressure should be checked
and, if necessary, adjusted before each
ride.
WARNING
The tire air pressure must be checked
and adjusted on cold tires (i.e., when
the temperature of the tires equals
the ambient temperature).
The tire air pressure must be
adjusted in accordance with the riding
speed and with the total weight of
rider, passenger, cargo, and
accessories approved for this model.
