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Spoke wheels
WARNING
EWA10610
The wheels on this model are not de-
signed for use with tubeless tires.
Do not attempt to use tubeless tires
on this model.To maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your motorcy-
cle, note the following points regarding
the specified wheels.
The wheel rims should be checked
for cracks, bends, warpage or oth-
er damage, and the spokes for
looseness or damage 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 de-
formed 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.
EAU44663
Adjusting 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 specified torque.
TIPWhen tightening the locknut, hold the
clutch adjusting screw with a screwdriv-
er so that it does not turn together with
the locknut.
1. Locknut
2. Clutch adjusting screwTightening torque:Locknut:
8 Nm (0.8 m ·kgf, 5.8 ft ·lbf)
1 2
(a)
(b)
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74. Lift the front wheel off the ground
according to the procedure in the
previous section “Supporting the
motorcycle ”.
5. Remove the axle nut and washer.
6. Pull the wheel axle out. 7. Remove the brake shoe assembly
from the wheel hub by pulling it
out.
8. Remove the wheel.
EAU41693
To install the front wheel 1. Install the brake shoe assembly into the wheel hub.
2. Lift the wheel up between the fork legs.TIPMake sure that the slot in the brake
shoe plate fits over the retainer on the
fork leg.
3. Insert the wheel axle from theright-hand side, and then install
the washer and the axle nut.
4. Lower the front wheel so that it is on the ground, and then put the
sidestand down.
5. Tighten the axle nut to the speci- fied torque.
6. Adjust the brake lever free play. (See page 7-18.)
1. Axle nut
2. Washer
1. Wheel axle
1. Brake shoe assembly
1
1. Slot
2. RetainerTightening torque:Axle nut:35 Nm (3.5 m ·kgf, 25 ft· lbf)
21
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7. While applying the front brake,
push down hard on the handlebar
several times to check for proper
fork operation.
EAU25080
Rear wheel
EAU41645
To remove the rear wheel
WARNING
EWA10821
To avoid injury, securely support the
vehicle so there is no danger of it
falling over.1. Disconnect the brake torque rodfrom the brake shoe plate by re-
moving the cotter pin, the nut and
the bolt. 2. Remove the brake pedal free play
adjusting nut, and then disconnect
the brake rod at the brake cam-
shaft lever.
3. Fully loosen the locknut and the drive chain slack adjusting nut on
both ends of the swingarm.1. Brake torque rod
2. Cotter pin
3. Brake torque rod bolt and nut
4. Brake shoe plate
1. Brake rod
2. Brake pedal free play adjusting nut
3. Brake camshaft lever
4. Wheel axle
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74. Loosen the axle nut.
5. Lift the rear wheel off the ground
according to the procedure on
page 7-28.
6. Remove the axle nut, washer and the drive chain puller at the left-
hand side, then pull the wheel axle
out together with the drive chain
puller from the right-hand side.
7. Push the wheel forward, and then remove the drive chain from the
rear sprocket.
TIPThe drive chain does not need to be
disassembled in order to remove and
install the wheel.8. Remove the wheel.
EAU41654
To install the rear wheel1. Install the drive chain onto the rear sprocket.
2. Lift the rear wheel off the ground, and then install the drive chain
puller and the wheel by inserting
the wheel axle from the right-hand
side.
3. Install the drive chain puller, wash- er and axle nut. 4. Lower the rear wheel so that it is
on the ground, and then put the
sidestand down.
5. Install the brake rod onto the brake camshaft lever, and then install the
brake pedal free play adjusting nut
onto the brake rod.
6. Connect the brake torque rod to the brake shoe plate by installing
the bolt and nut, and then tighten
the nut to the specified torque.
7. Insert a new cotter pin.
8. Adjust the drive chain slack. (See page 7-20.)
9. Tighten the axle nut to the speci- fied torque.
10. Adjust the brake pedal free play. (See page 7-19.)
1. Axle nut
2. Washer
3. Drive chain puller
4. Drive chain slack adjusting nut
5. Locknut
1 2
3 5
4
Tightening torque:
Brake torque rod nut:26 Nm (2.6 m ·kgf, 19 ft· lbf)
Tightening torque: Axle nut:60 Nm (6.0 m ·kgf, 43 ft· lbf)
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