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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Wheels
Brake lever free play, adjusting
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Adjusting the brake lever free
play
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ZAUM00**1. Front brake lever free playThe brake lever free play should mea-
sure 10 ~ 20 mm (0.4 ~ 0.8 in) as shown.
Periodically check the brake lever free
play and, if necessary, adjust it as fol-
lows.
To increase the brake lever free play,
turn the adjusting nut at the brake shoe
plate in direction (a). To decrease the
brake lever free play, turn the adjusting
nut in direction (b).
ZAUM00**
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(b)
(a)
1. Adjusting nut
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wIf proper adjustment cannot be ob-
tained as described, have a Yamaha
dealer make this adjustment.
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Cast wheelsTo maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your motor-
cycle, note the following points regard-
ing 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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