Cast Wheels; Adjusting The Clutch Lever Free Play - Yamaha TDM900 Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
lowing points in order to make the
most efficient use of these tires.
G
Use only the specified replace-
ment tires. Other tires may run
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the danger of bursting at super
high speeds.
2
G
Brand-new tires can have a rela-
tively poor grip on certain road
surfaces until they have been
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"broken in". Therefore, it is ad-
visable before
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high-speed riding to ride con-
servatively for approximately
5
100 km (60 mi) after installing a
new tire.
6
G
The tires must be warmed up
before a high-speed run.
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G
Always adjust the tire air pres-
sure according to the operating
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conditions.
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Cast wheels

To maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your vehicle,
note the following points regarding the
specified wheels.
G The wheel rims should be checked
for cracks, bends or warpage be-
fore each ride. If any damage is
found, have a Yamaha dealer re-
place the wheel. Do not attempt
doing any
even the smallest repair to the
wheel. A deformed or cracked
wheel must be replaced.
G 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.
G
Ride at moderate speeds after
changing a tire since the tire sur-
face must first be "broken in" for it
to develop its optimal characteris-
tics.
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Adjusting the clutch lever free
play
1. Locknut (clutch lever)
2. Clutch lever free play adjusting bolt
3. Clutch lever free play
The clutch lever free play should mea-
sure 10.0–15.0 mm (0.39–0.59 in) as
shown. Periodically check the clutch le-
ver free play and, if necessary, adjust it
as follows.
6-19
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1. Loosen the locknut at the clutch le-
ver.
2. To increase the clutch lever free
play, turn the adjusting bolt in di-
rection (a). To decrease the clutch
lever free play, turn the adjusting
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(a)
(b)