
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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WARNING
EWA10601
This motorcycle is fitte
d
with super-
hi
g
h-spee
d
tires. Note the followin
g
points in or
d
er to make the most ef-
ficient use of these tires.
Use only the specifie
d
replace-
ment tires. Other tires may run
the
d
an
g
er of
b
urstin
g
at super
hi
g
h spee
d
s.
Bran
d
-new tires can have a rel-
atively poor
g
rip on certain roa
d
surfaces until they have
b
een
“
b
roken in”. Therefore, it is a
d
-
visa
b
le
b
efore
d
oin
g
any hi
g
h-
spee
d
ri
d
in
g
to ri
d
e conserva-
tively for approximately 100 km
(60 mi) after installin
g
a new tire.
The tires must
b
e warme
d
up
b
efore a hi
g
h-spee
d
run.
Always a
d
just the tire air pres-
sure accor
d
in
g
to the operatin
g
con
d
itions.
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Cast wheels
To maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your vehicle,
note the following points regarding the
specified wheels.
The wheel rims should be
checked for cracks, bends, warp-
age or other 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 de-
formed 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.
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Clutch lever
Since this model is equipped with a hy-
draulic clutch, adjusting the clutch le-
ver free play is not needed. However, it
is necessary to check the hydraulic
system for leakage before each ride. If
the clutch lever free play does become
excessive, and shifting becomes rough
or clutch slippage occurs, causing
poor acceleration, there may be air in
the clutch system. If there is air in the
hydraulic system, have a Yamaha deal-
er bleed the system before operating
the motorcycle.
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