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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Spoke wheels
To maximize the performance, durability,
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 surface
must first be “broken in” for it to
develop its optimal characteristics.
Adjusting the clutch lever
free play
1. Locknut (clutch lever)
2. Adjusting bolt
3. Locknut (clutch cable)
4. Adjusting nut
5. Clutch lever 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. 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).
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.