PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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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 or warpage be-
fore 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.
Ride at moderate speeds after
changing a tire since the tire sur-
face must first be “broken in” for it
to develop its optimal characteris-
tics.
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Adjusting the clutch lever free
play The clutch lever free play should mea-
sure 10.0–15.0 mm (0.39–0.59 in) as
shown. Periodically check the clutch le-
ver free play and, if necessary, adjust it
as follows.
To increase the clutch lever free play,
turn the adjusting bolt at the clutch lever
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
cannot be obtained as describedabove, proceed as follows.
1. Remove the rider seat. (See page
3-16.)
2. Remove the cowling. (See page
6-12.)
3. Remove the fuel tank bolts, and
then lift the fuel tank away from the
clutch lever free play adjusting nut.
(See page 6-12.)
4. Fully turn the adjusting bolt at the
clutch lever in direction (a) to loos-
en the clutch cable.
5. Loosen the locknut located under
the left side of the fuel tank.
6. To increase the clutch lever free
play, turn the adjusting nut under
the fuel tank, in direction (a). To
decrease the clutch lever free play,
turn the adjusting nut in direction
(b).
1. Clutch lever free play adjusting bolt
2. Clutch lever free play
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