Spoke Wheels; Adjusting The Clutch Lever Free Play - Yamaha XT250Z Owner's Manual

Spoke wheels

WARNING
The wheels on this model are not de-
signed 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 motorcy-
cle, note the following points 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.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
G
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changing a tire since the tire sur-
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face must first be "broken in" for it
to develop its optimal characteris-
tics.
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play
6
1. Locknut (clutch lever)
2. Adjusting bolt
3. Adjusting nut
4. Locknut (clutch cable)
5. Rubber cover
6. Clutch lever free play
The clutch lever free play should mea-
sure 10.0–15.0 mm (0.39–0.59 in) as
shown. Periodically check the clutch le-
ver free play and, if necessary, adjust it
as follows.
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2
1 (a)
(b)
5
1. Slide the rubber cover back at the
clutch lever.
2. Loosen the locknut.
3. To increase the clutch lever free
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(b)
3
(a)
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