Cast Wheels; Adjusting The Clutch Lever Free Play - Yamaha 2011 XVS1300AA Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
Tire information
This motorcycle is equipped with tube-
less tires, tire air valves and cast
wheels.
WARNING
The front and rear tires should be of
the same make and design, other-
wise the handling characteristics of
the vehicle may be different, which
could lead to an accident.
After extensive tests, only the tires list-
ed below have been approved for this
model by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
Front tire:
Size:
130/90 16M/C 67H
7
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP/D404F X
BRIDGESTONE/EXEDRA G721
Rear tire:
Size:
170/70B 16M/C 75H
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP/K555
BRIDGESTONE/EXEDRA G722
G

Cast wheels

To maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your vehicle,
note the following points regarding the
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specified wheels.
G The wheel rims should be checked
for cracks, bends, warpage or oth-
er 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.
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.
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Adjusting the clutch lever free
play
The clutch lever free play should mea-
sure 5.0–10.0 mm (0.20–0.39 in) as
shown. Periodically check the clutch le-
ver free play and, if necessary, adjust it
as follows.
1. Slide the rubber cover back at the
2. Loosen the locknut.
3. To increase the clutch lever free
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clutch lever.
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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