Cast Wheels; Adjusting The Clutch Lever Free Play - Yamaha XVS950A Midnight Star Owner's Manual

Cast wheels

To maximize the performance, durabil-
H
ity, and safe operation of your vehicle,
note the following points regarding the
EXEDRA
specified wheels.
G The wheel rims should be checked
for cracks, bends or warpage be-
fore each ride. If any damage is
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found, have a Yamaha dealer re-
place the wheel. Do not attempt
EXEDRA
even the smallest repair to the
wheel. A deformed or cracked
wheel must be replaced.
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G
The wheel should be balanced
whenever either the tire or wheel
dealer replace
has been changed or replaced. An
tires. Besides
unbalanced wheel can result in
ating the vehi-
poor performance, adverse han-
ely worn tires
dling characteristics, and a short-
stability and
ened tire life.
f control.
G
Ride at moderate speeds after
of all wheel
changing a tire since the tire sur-
parts, includ-
face must first be "broken in" for it
uld be left to a
to develop its optimal characteris-
who has the
tics.
sional knowl-
nce.
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Adjusting the clutch lever free
play
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1. Rubber cover
2. Clutch lever free play adjusting bolt
3. Locknut
4. 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.
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2
3
1. Slide the rubber cover back at the
clutch lever.
2. Loosen the locknut.
3. To increase the clutch lever free
play, turn the adjusting bolt in di-
rection (a). To decrease the clutch
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(a)
(b)