Brand-new tires can have a
relatively poor grip on certain
road surfaces until they have
been “broken in”. Therefore, it
is advisable before doing any
high-speed riding to ride con-
servatively for approximately
100 km (60 mi) after installing a
new tire.
The tires must be warmed up
before a high-speed run.
Always adjust the tire air pres-
sure according to the opera-
ting conditions.
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Cast wheels
To maximize the performance, durabi-
lity, and safe operation of your
motorcycle, note the following points
regarding the specified wheels.
The wheel rims should be chec-
ked for cracks, bends or warpage
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 crac-
ked 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
handling characteristics, and a
shortened tire life.
Ride at moderate speeds after
changing a tire since the tire sur-
face must first be “broken in” for
it to develop its optimal characte-
ristics.
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Adjusting the clutch lever
free play
1. Free play
The clutch lever free play should mea-
sure 2~5 mm (0,08~0,2 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).
NOTE:
If the specified clutch lever free play
could be obtained as described abo-
ve, tighten the locknut and skip the
rest of the procedure, otherwise pro-
ceed as follows.
3. Fully turn the adjusting bolt at the
clutch lever in direction (a) to loo-
sen the clutch cable.
4. Loosen the locknut at the crank-
case.
5. To increase the clutch lever free
play, turn the adjusting nut in
direction (a). To decrease the
clutch lever free play, turn the
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