Spoke Wheels; Adjusting The Clutch Lever Free Play - Yamaha 2006 V Star XVS650AV Owner's Manual

Spoke wheels

To maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your motor-
cycle, note the following
regarding the specified wheels.
G The wheel rims should be checked
for cracks, bends or warpage, and
the spokes for looseness or dam-
age before each ride. If any dam-
age 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.
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.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Adjusting the clutch lever free
play
points
1. Locknut
2. Clutch lever free play adjusting bolt
3. Clutch lever free play
The clutch lever free play should mea-
sure XVS650 10.0–15.0 mm (0.39–
0.59 in)
XVS650A 5.0–10.0 mm (0.20–0.39 in)
as shown. Periodically check the clutch
lever free play and, if necessary, adjust
it as follows.
1. Loosen the locknut at the clutch le-
ver.
EAU22041 2. To increase the clutch lever free
NOTE:
If the specified clutch lever free play
could be obtained as described above,
tighten the locknut and skip the rest of
the procedure, otherwise proceed as
follows.
3. Fully turn the adjusting bolt at the
4. Loosen the locknut at the crank-
1. Clutch lever free play adjusting nut (crank-
2. Locknut
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play, turn the adjusting bolt in di-
rection (a). To decrease the clutch
lever free play, turn the adjusting
bolt in direction (b).
clutch lever in direction (a) to loos-
en the clutch cable.
case.
case)
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