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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Adjusting the clutch lever
free play
The clutch lever free play should
measure 10–15 mm as shown.
Periodically check the clutch lever
free play and, if necessary, adjust it
as follows.
1. Loosen the locknut at the clutch
lever.
2. To increase the clutch lever free
play, turn the adjusting bolt in
direction
a
. To decrease the
clutch lever free play, turn the
adjusting bolt in direction
b
.
1.
Locknut (Clutch lever)
2.
Adjusting bolt
3.
Locknut (Clutch cable)
4.
Adjusting nut
c.
Free play
3. If the specified clutch lever free
play could be obtained as
described above, tighten the
locknut and skip the rest of the
procedure, otherwise proceed as
follows.
4. Fully turn the adjusting bolt in
direction
a
to loosen the clutch
cable.
5. Loosen the locknut further down
the clutch cable.
6. To increase the clutch lever free
play, turn the adjusting nut in
direction
a
. To decrease the
clutch lever free play, turn the
adjusting nut in direction
b
.
7. Tighten both locknuts.
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Spoke wheels
To maximize the performance, dura-
bility, and safe operation of your
motorcycle, note the following points
regarding the specified wheels.
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The wheel rims should be
checked for cracks, bends or
warpage, and the spokes for
looseness 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.
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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
handling characteristics, and a
shortened tire life.
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Ride at moderate speeds after
changing a tire since the tire sur-
face must first be “broken in” for it to
develop its optimal characteristics.
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