Cast Wheels; Checking The Front And Rear; Brake Lever Free Play - Yamaha XP530E-A Owner's Manual

Periodic maintenance and adjustment

Cast wheels

To maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your vehicle,
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note the following points regarding the
specified wheels.
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The wheel rims should be checked
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for cracks, bends, warpage or oth-
er damage before each ride. If any
damage is found, have a Yamaha
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dealer replace the wheel. Do not
attempt even the smallest repair to
the wheel. A deformed or cracked
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wheel must be replaced.
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The wheel should be balanced
whenever either the tire or wheel
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has been changed or replaced. An
unbalanced wheel can result in
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poor performance, adverse han-
dling characteristics, and a short-
ened tire life.
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After repairing or replacing the
front tire, tighten the valve stem nut
and locknut to the specified
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torques.
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10
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11
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1. Valve stem nut
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2. Valve stem locknut
Tightening torques:
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Valve stem nut:
2.0 N·m (0.20 kgf·m, 1.4 lb·ft)
Valve stem locknut:
3.0 N·m (0.30 kgf·m, 2.2 lb·ft)
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Checking the front and rear

brake lever free play

Front
1. No brake lever free play
Rear
1. No brake lever free play
There should be no free play at the
brake lever ends. If there is free play,
have a Yamaha dealer inspect the
brake system.
WARNING
A soft or spongy feeling in the brake
lever can indicate the presence of air
in the hydraulic system. If there is air
in the hydraulic system, have a
Yamaha dealer bleed the system be-
fore operating the vehicle. Air in the
hydraulic system will diminish the
braking performance, which may re-
sult in loss of control and an acci-
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