Spoke Wheels; Adjusting The Clutch Lever Free Play - Yamaha DT230 Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR

Spoke wheels

To maximize the performance, dura-
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bility, and safe operation of your
motorcycle, note the following points
regarding the specified wheels.
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8 The
wheel rims
checked for cracks, bends or
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warpage, and the spokes for
looseness or damage before
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each ride. If any damage is
found, have a Yamaha dealer
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replace the
attempt even the smallest repair
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to the wheel. A deformed or
cracked wheel must be replaced.
8 The wheel should be balanced
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whenever either the tire or wheel
has been changed or replaced.
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An unbalanced wheel can result
in poor performance, adverse
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handling characteristics, and a
shortened tire life.
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should be
wheel. Do not
changing a tire since the tire sur-
face must first be "broken in" for
it to develop its optimal charac-
teristics.
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a. Clutch lever free play
Adjusting the clutch lever
free play
The clutch lever free play should
measure 10–15 mm as shown.
Periodically check the clutch lever
free play and, if necessary, adjust it
as follows.
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