PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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very carefully an
d
replace it as
soon as possi
b
le with a hi
g
h-
quality pro
d
uct.
Ri
d
e conservatively after
chan
g
in
g
a tire since the tire
must seat itself on the rim prop-
erly. Failure to allow proper
seatin
g
may cause tire failure,
which may result in
d
ama
g
e to
the motorcycle an
d
injury to the
ri
d
er.
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Spoke wheels
WARNING
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The wheels on this mo
d
el are not
d
esi
g
ne
d
for use with tu
b
eless tires.
Do not attempt to use tu
b
eless tires
on this mo
d
el.
To maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your motor-
cycle, note the following points
regarding the specified wheels.
The wheel rims should be
checked for cracks, bends, warp-
age or other damage, and the
spokes for looseness or damage
before each ride. If any damage is
found, have a Yamaha dealer re-
place the wheel. Do not attempt
even the smallest repair to the
wheel. A deformed 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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A
d
justin
g
the clutch free play
The clutch free play must be checked
and, if necessary, adjusted as follows
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
1. Loosen the locknut.
2. Slowly turn the clutch adjusting
screw in direction (a) until resis-
tance is felt, and then turn it 1/8
turn in direction (b).
3. Tighten the locknut to the speci-
fied torque.
1. Locknut
2. Clutch adjusting screw
Ti
g
htenin
g
torque:
Locknut:
8 Nm (0.8 m·kgf, 5.8 ft·lbf)
1
2
(a)
(b)
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