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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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EAU21940
Spoke wheels
To maximize the performance, durability,
and safe operation of your motorcycle,
note the following points regarding the
specified wheels.
z
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.
z
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.
z
Ride at moderate speeds after
changing a tire since the tire surface
must first be “broken in” for it to
develop its optimal characteristics.
EAU22032
Adjusting the clutch lever
free play
a. Free play
The clutch lever free play should
measure 10-15 mm (0.39-0.59 in) as
shown. Periodically check the clutch
lever free play and, if necessary, adjust
it as follows.
1. Locknut
2. Adjuster
1. Loosen the locknut at the clutch
lever.
2. To increase the clutch lever free
play, turn the clutch lever free play
adjusting bolt in direction (a). To
decrease the clutch lever free play,
turn the adjusting bolt in direction
(b).
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 clutch lever free play
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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