Spoke Wheels; Adjusting The Clutch Lever Free Play - Yamaha wr450fb Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT

Spoke wheels

WARNING
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The wheels on this model are not de-
signed for use with tubeless tires.
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Do not attempt to use tubeless tires
on this model.
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To maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your motorcy-
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cle, note the following points regarding
the specified wheels.
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5 The wheel rims should be checked
for cracks, bends, warpage or oth-
er damage, and the spokes for
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looseness or damage before each
ride. If any damage is found, have
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a Yamaha dealer replace the
wheel. Do not attempt even the
smallest repair to the wheel. A de-
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formed or cracked wheel must be
replaced.
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The wheel should be balanced
whenever either the tire or wheel
has been changed or replaced. An
unbalanced wheel can result in
poor performance, adverse han-
dling characteristics, and a short-
ened tire life.
EAU21943
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play
EWA10610
The clutch lever free play should mea-
sure 8.0–13.0 mm (0.31–0.51 in) as
shown. Periodically check the clutch le-
ver free play and, if necessary, adjust it
as follows.
1. 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).
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1. Clutch lever free play
2. Clutch lever free play adjusting bolt
TIP
If the specified clutch lever free play
EAU52911 could be obtained as described above,
skip steps 2–5.
(a)
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(b)
1. Locknut
2. Clutch lever free play adjusting nut (clutch
3. Rubber cover
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2. Fully turn the adjusting bolt in di-
rection (a) to loosen the clutch ca-
ble.
3. Slide the rubber cover back further
down the clutch cable, and then
loosen the locknut.
4. To increase the clutch lever free
play, turn the clutch lever free play
adjusting nut in direction (a). To
decrease the clutch lever free play,
turn the adjusting nut in direction
(b).
(a)
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(b)
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cable)
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