
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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Adjusting the clutch lever free
play
The clutch lever free play should mea-
sure 5.0–10.0 mm (0.20–0.39 in) as
shown. Periodically check the clutch le-
ver free play and, if necessary, adjust it
as follows.
1. Loosen the locknut at the clutch le-
ver.
2. To increase the clutch lever free
play, turn the adjusting bolt in di-
rection (a). To decrease the clutch
lever free play, turn the adjusting
bolt in direction (b).
3. Tighten the locknut.
TIP
If the specified free play cannot be ob-
tained as described above or if the
clutch does not operate correctly, have
a Yamaha dealer check the internal
clutch mechanism.
1. Valve stem nut
2. Valve stem locknut
Tightening torques:
Valve stem nut:
1.5 Nm (0.15 m·kgf, 1.1 ft·lbf)
Valve stem locknut:
3.0 Nm (0.30 m·kgf, 2.2 ft·lbf)
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1. Locknut
2. Clutch lever free play adjusting bolt
3. Clutch lever free play
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