Spoke Wheels; Adjusting The Clutch Lever Free Play - Yamaha 2006 Virago XV250V Owner's Manual

very carefully and replace it as
soon as possible with a high-
quality product.
Tire information
This motorcycle is equipped with spoke
wheels and tube tires.
WARNING
G
The front and rear tires should
be of the same make and de-
sign, otherwise the handling
characteristics of the vehicle
cannot be guaranteed.
G
After extensive tests, only the
tires listed below have been ap-
proved for this
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
Front tire:
Size:
3.00-18 47P
Manufacturer/model:
CHENG SHIN/C-916
Rear tire:
Size:
130/90-15M/C 66P
Manufacturer/model:
CHENG SHIN/C-915
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR

Spoke wheels

To maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your motor-
cycle, note
regarding the specified wheels.
G The wheel rims should be checked
for cracks, bends or warpage, and
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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
model by
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.
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the following points
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Adjusting the clutch lever free
play
1. Locknut
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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