Spoke Wheels; Adjusting The Clutch Lever Free Play - Yamaha XV250P1 Owner's Manual

Spoke wheels

WARNING
The wheels on this model are not
designed for use with tubeless tires.
Do not attempt to use tubeless tires
on this model.
To maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your motor-
cycle, note the following
regarding the specified wheels.
 The
wheel rims
checked for cracks, bends, warp-
age or other damage, and the
spokes for looseness or damage
before 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.
 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
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Measure the clutch lever free play as
shown.
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points
should be
1. Clutch lever free play
2. Locknut
3. Clutch lever free play adjusting bolt
4. Rubber cover
Clutch lever free play:
5.0–10.0 mm (0.20–0.39 in)
Periodically check the clutch lever free
play and, if necessary, adjust it as fol-
lows.
1. Slide the rubber cover back at the
clutch lever.
2. Loosen the locknut.
Periodic maintenance and adjustment
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3. To increase the clutch lever free
play, turn the clutch lever free play
adjusting bolt in direction (a). To
decrease the clutch lever free
play, turn the adjusting bolt in di-
rection (b).
TIP
If the specified clutch lever free play
could be obtained as described above,
skip steps 4–7.
4. Fully turn the adjusting bolt in di-
rection (a) to loosen the clutch ca-
ble.
5. Slide the rubber cover back fur-
ther down the clutch cable, and
then loosen the locknut.
6. To increase the clutch lever free
play, turn the clutch lever free play
adjusting nut in direction (a). To
decrease the clutch lever free
play, turn the adjusting nut in di-
rection (b).
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