Cast Wheels; Adjusting The Clutch Lever Free Play - Yamaha 2009 XVS1300AY Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP/D404F X
BRIDGESTONE/EXEDRA G721
Rear tire:
7
Size:
170/70B 16M/C 75H
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP/K555
BRIDGESTONE/EXEDRA G722 G
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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
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. Clutch lever free play
2. Locknut (clutch lever)
3. Clutch lever free play adjusting bolt
4. Rubber cover
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
7-16
2 3
1
clutch lever.
play, turn the clutch lever free play
adjusting bolt in direction (a). To
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