Spoke Wheels; Adjusting The Clutch Lever Free Play - Yamaha YZ65J Owner's Manual

Periodic maintenance and adjustment

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
regarding the specified wheels.
 The
wheel
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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following points
rims should be
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play
Measure the clutch lever free play as
shown.
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1. Clutch lever free play
2. Clutch lever free play adjuster
Clutch lever free play:
7.0–12.0 mm (0.28–0.47 in)
Periodically check the clutch lever free
play and, if necessary, adjust it.
To increase the clutch lever free play,
turn the clutch lever free play adjuster
in direction (a). To decrease the clutch
lever free play, turn the adjuster in di-
rection (b).
TIP
If the specified clutch lever free play
cannot be obtained as described
above, proceed as follows.
1. Fully turn the adjuster in direction
(a) to loosen the clutch cable.
2. Slide the rubber cover and clutch
lever free play adjuster back fur-
ther down the clutch cable, and
then loosen the locknut.
3. To increase the clutch lever free
play, turn the clutch lever free play
adjusting bolt in direction (a). To
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(b)
(a)
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