PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
7-14
7
EAU40782
Panel wheels
WARNING
EWA10611
The wheels on this mo
d
el are not
d
esi
g
ne
d
for use with tu
b
eless tires.
Do not attempt to use tu
b
eless tires
on this mo
d
el.
To maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your motor-
cycle, note the following points
regarding the specified wheels.
The wheel rims should be
checked for cracks, bends, warp-
age or damage before each ride. If
any damage is found, have a
Yamaha dealer replace the wheel.
Do not attempt even the smallest
repair to the wheel. A deformed or
cracked wheel must be replaced.
The wheel should be balanced
whenever either the tire or wheel
has been changed or replaced. An
unbalanced wheel can result in
poor performance, adverse han-
dling characteristics, and a short-
ened tire life.
EAU22153
A
d
justin
g
the front an
d
rear
b
rake lever free play
The front and rear brake lever free play
should be measured at the positions as
shown.
Front
Rear
Periodically check the front and rear
brake lever free play and, if necessary,
adjust them as follows.
To increase the brake lever free play,
turn the adjusting nut at the brake shoe
plate in direction (a). To decrease the
brake lever free play, turn the adjusting
nut in direction (b).
Front
1. Front brake lever free play
1. Rear brake lever free play
1
1
Front
b
rake lever free play:
10.0–20.0 mm (0.39–0.79 in)
Rear
b
rake lever free play:
10.0–20.0 mm (0.39–0.79 in)
1. Front brake lever free play adjusting nut
1
(a)
(b)
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