PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT7-177WARNINGEWA14390 Have a Yamaha dealer replaceexcessively worn tires. Operat-ing the motorcycle with exces-sively worn tires decreasesriding stability and can lead toloss of control. The replacement of all wheel-and brake-related parts, includ-ing the tires, should be left to aYamaha dealer, who has thenecessary professional knowl-edge and experience. It is not recommended to patcha punctured tube. If unavoid-able, however, patch the tubevery carefully and replace it assoon as possible with a high-quality product.EAU48321Spoke wheelsWARNINGEWA10610The wheels on this model are not de-signed for use with tubeless tires.Do not attempt to use tubeless tireson this model.To maximize the performance, durabil-ity, and safe operation of your motorcy-cle, note the following points regardingthe specified wheels. The wheel rims should be checkedfor cracks, bends, warpage or oth-er damage and the spokes forlooseness or damage before eachride. If any damage is found, havea Yamaha dealer replace thewheel. Do not attempt even thesmallest repair to the wheel. A de-formed or cracked wheel must bereplaced. 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.EAU48372Adjusting the clutch lever freeplayThe clutch lever free play should mea-sure 10.0–15.0 mm (0.39–0.59 in) asshown. Periodically check the clutch le-ver free play and, if necessary, adjust itas follows.1. Slide the rubber cover back at theclutch lever.2. Loosen the locknut.3. To increase the clutch lever freeplay, turn the clutch lever free playadjusting bolt in direction (a). To1. Clutch lever free play2. Locknut (clutch lever)3. Clutch lever free play adjusting bolt4. Rubber cover1(a)2 3 4U5PA89E0.book Page 17 Tuesday, June 15, 2010 10:34 AM