Cast Wheels (Xvs11Awx); Adjusting The Clutch Lever Free Play - Yamaha 2008 XVS11AWX Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR

Cast wheels (XVS11AWX)

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, warpage or
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
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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.
G
After repairing or replacing the rear
tire, tighten the valve stem nut and
locknut to the specified torques.
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1. Valve stem nut
2. Valve stem locknut
Tightening torques:
Valve stem nut:
1.5 Nm (0.15 m·kgf, 1.08 ft·lbf)
Valve stem locknut:
3.0 Nm (0.30 m·kgf, 2.17 ft·lbf)
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Adjusting the clutch lever free
play
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2
1. Locknut
2. Clutch lever free play adjusting bolt
3. 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. 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
bolt in direction (b).
3. Tighten the locknut.
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