Periodic maintenance and adjustment8-2012345678910111213EAU21963Cast wheelsTo maximize the performance, durabil-ity, and safe operation of your vehicle,note the following points regarding thespecified wheels. The wheel rims should be checkedfor cracks, bends, warpage or oth-er damage before each ride. If anydamage is found, have a Yamahadealer replace the wheel. Do notattempt even the smallest repair tothe wheel. A deformed or crackedwheel must be replaced. The wheel should be balancedwhenever either the tire or wheelhas been changed or replaced. Anunbalanced wheel can result inpoor performance, adverse han-dling characteristics, and a short-ened tire life.EAU94121Adjusting the clutch lever freeplayMeasure the clutch lever free play asshown.Periodically check the clutch lever freeplay and, if necessary, adjust it as fol-lows.To increase the clutch lever free play,turn the clutch lever free play adjustingbolt at the clutch lever in direction (a).To decrease the clutch lever free play,turn the adjusting bolt in direction (b).TIPIf the specified clutch lever free playcannot be obtained as describedabove, proceed as follows.1. Fully turn the adjusting bolt at theclutch lever in direction (a) to loos-en the clutch cable.2. Loosen the locknut further downthe clutch cable.3. To increase the clutch lever freeplay, turn the clutch lever free playadjusting nut in direction (a). Todecrease the clutch lever free play,turn the adjusting nut in direction(b).4. Tighten the locknut to the specified1. Clutch lever free play2. Clutch lever free play adjusting boltClutch lever free play:10.0–15.0 mm (0.39–0.59 in)12 (a)(b)(b)(b)1. Locknut2. Clutch lever free play adjusting nut(b(b)(b)11 222(a(a)(a)