Yamaha YZ85(W) Owner's Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR6-176EAU21940Spoke wheelsTo maximize the performance, durabil-ity, and safe operation of your motor-cycle, note the following pointsregarding the specified wheels. The wheel rims should be checkedfor cracks, bends or warpage, andthe spokes for looseness or dam-age before each ride. If any dam-age 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. Ride at moderate speeds afterchanging a tire since the tire sur-face must first be “broken in” for itto develop its optimal characteris-tics.EAU40431Accessories and replacementpartsWARNINGEWA14481The accessories or replacementparts you choose for your vehicleshould be designed specifically forthis model, and they must be se-curely mounted to maintain the in-herent stability of the originaldesign. Genuine Yamaha Parts andAccessories are designed and test-ed to be compatible with your vehi-cle. Yamaha recommends the use ofGenuine Yamaha Parts and Acces-sories before making a purchase.Use of non-Yamaha-approved ac-cessories or replacement parts maycause loss of handling stability andriding safety. Since Yamaha cannotcontrol the quality of accessories orparts manufactured by other compa-nies, Yamaha cannot be held liablefor any consequences caused bythe use of items which have notbeen approved by Yamaha.EAU22031Adjusting 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. Loosen the locknut at the clutch le-ver.2. To increase the clutch lever freeplay, turn the adjusting bolt in di-rection (a). To decrease the clutchlever free play, turn the adjustingbolt in direction (b).1. Clutch lever free play2. Locknut (clutch lever)3. Adjusting bolt