Periodic maintenance and adjustment8-22123456789101112EAU21963Cast 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.EAU22083Adjusting 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 in direction (a). To decrease theclutch lever free play, turn the adjustingbolt in direction (b).TIPIf the specified free play cannot be ob-tained as described above or if theclutch does not operate correctly, havea Yamaha dealer check the internalclutch mechanism.1. Clutch lever free play adjusting bolt2. Clutch lever free playClutch lever free play:10.0–15.0 mm (0.39–0.59 in)2 1(b)(a)