Spoke Wheels; Adjusting The Clutch Free Play - Yamaha TT-R50EY 2008 Owner's Manual

Spoke wheels

To maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your motor-
cycle, note the following
regarding the specified wheels.
G The wheel rims should be checked
for cracks, bends or warpage, and
the spokes for looseness or dam-
age before each ride. If any dam-
age 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
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.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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Adjusting the clutch free play

The clutch free play must be checked
and, if necessary, adjusted as follows
points at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
1. Remove the
screw cover by removing the
screws.
1. Screw
2. Clutch adjusting screw cover
2. Loosen the locknut.
3. Slowly turn the clutch adjusting
screw in direction (a) until resis-
tance is felt, and then turn it 1/8
turn in direction (b).
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clutch adjusting
1. Locknut
2. Clutch adjusting screw
TIP
Turning the clutch adjusting screw in di-
rection (a) decreases clutch free play
and turning it in direction (b) increases
clutch free play.
4. Tighten the locknut to the specified
6-14
torque.
Tightening torque:
Locknut:
6 Nm (0.6 m·kgf, 4.3 ft·lbf)
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