Cast Wheels; Adjusting The Clutch Lever Free Play - Yamaha MT-09 Owner's Manual

Periodic Maintenance And Adjustment

Cast wheels

To maximize the
durability, and safe operation of your
vehicle, note the following points
regarding the specified wheels.
The wheel rims should be checked
for cracks, bends, warpage or
other 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 deformed 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
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poor performance,
handling characteristics, and a
shortened tire life.

Adjusting the clutch lever free play

performance,
Measure the clutch lever free play as
shown.
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1. Clutch lever free play adjusting bolt
2. Clutch lever free play
Clutch lever free play:
10.0–15.0 mm (0.39–0.59 in)
adverse
Periodically check the clutch lever
free play and, if necessary, adjust it as
follows.
To increase the clutch lever free play,
turn the clutch lever free play
adjusting bolt in direction (a). To
decrease the clutch lever free play,
turn the adjusting bolt in direction (b).
TIP
If the specified free play cannot be
obtained as described above or if the
clutch does not operate correctly,
have a Yamaha dealer check the
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(a)
internal clutch mechanism.
(b)
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