Cast Wheels; Adjusting The Clutch Lever Free Play - Yamaha TDM900A Twin 900 Owner's Manual

Cast wheels

To maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your vehicle,
note the following points regarding the
specified wheels.
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The wheel rims should be checked
for cracks, bends or warpage be-
fore 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.
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 MINOR REPAIR
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Adjusting the clutch lever free
play
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1. Locknut (clutch lever)
2. Clutch lever free play adjusting bolt
3. 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.
1. Loosen the locknut at the clutch le-
ver.
2. To increase the clutch lever free
play, turn the adjusting bolt in di-
rection (a). To decrease the clutch
lever free play, turn the adjusting
bolt in direction (b).
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NOTE:
If the specified clutch lever free play
could be obtained as described above,
tighten the locknut and skip the rest of
the procedure, otherwise proceed as
follows.
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(a)
(b)
1. Locknut (crankcase)
2. Clutch lever free play adjusting nut
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3. Fully turn the adjusting bolt at the
clutch lever in direction (a) to loos-
en the clutch cable.
4. Loosen the locknut at the crank-
case.
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(b)
(a)
(crankcase)
5. To increase the clutch lever free
play, turn the adjusting nut in direc-
tion (a). To decrease the clutch le-
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