Spoke Wheels; Adjusting The Clutch Lever Free Play - Yamaha 2009 WR250R Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT

Spoke wheels

To maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your motorcy-
cle, note the following points regarding
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the specified wheels.
G The wheel rims should be checked
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for cracks, bends or warpage, and
the spokes for looseness or dam-
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age before each ride. If any dam-
age is found, have a Yamaha
dealer replace the wheel. Do not
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attempt even the smallest repair to
the wheel. A deformed or cracked
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wheel must be replaced.
G
The wheel should be balanced
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whenever either the tire or wheel
has been changed or replaced. An
unbalanced wheel can result in
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poor performance, adverse han-
dling characteristics, and a short-
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ened tire life.
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Ride at moderate speeds after
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.
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Adjusting the clutch lever free
play
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1. Clutch lever free play
2. Locknut (clutch lever)
3. Adjusting bolt (clutch lever)
4. Rubber cover
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. Slide the rubber cover back at the
clutch lever.
2. Loosen the locknut.
3. To increase the clutch lever free
play, turn the clutch lever free play
adjusting bolt in direction (a). To
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If the specified clutch lever free play
could be obtained as described above,
(a)
skip steps 4–7.
(b)
1. Locknut (clutch cable)
2. Clutch lever free play adjusting nut
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decrease the clutch lever free play,
turn the adjusting bolt in direction
(b).
4. Fully turn the adjusting bolt in di-
rection (a) to loosen the clutch ca-
ble.
5. Loosen the locknut further down
the clutch cable.
(a)
(b)
(clutch cable)
6. To increase the clutch lever free
play, turn the clutch lever free play
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