2011 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 250 Owners Manual - Page 55

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAU21942 EAU48372 Spoke wheels EWA10610 WARNING The wheels on this model are not designed for use with tubeless tires. Do not attempt to use tubeless tires on this model. To maximize the performance, durability, and safe operation of your motorcycle, 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 damage before each ride. If any damage 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 handling characteristics, and a shortened tire life. Adjusting the clutch lever free play 1 2 3 4 decrease the clutch lever free play, turn the adjusting bolt in direction (b). TIP If the specified clutch lever free play could be obtained as described above, skip steps 4-7. 4. Fully turn the adjusting bolt in direction (a) to loosen the clutch cable. 5. Slide the rubber cover back further down the clutch cable, and then loosen the locknut. 1. 2. 3. 4. Clutch lever free play Locknut Clutch lever free play adjusting bolt Rubber cover The clutch lever free play should measure 10.0-15.0 mm (0.39-0.59 in) as shown. Periodically check the clutch lever 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 7 1. Locknut 2. Clutch lever free play adjusting nut (crankcase) 3. Rubber cover 7-19

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
7-19
7
EAU21942
Spoke wheels
WARNING
EWA10610
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.
●
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.
●
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.
EAU48372
Adjusting the 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.
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
decrease the clutch lever free play,
turn the adjusting bolt in direction
(b).
TIP
If the specified clutch lever free play
could be obtained as described above,
skip steps 4–7.
4. Fully turn the adjusting bolt in di-
rection (a) to loosen the clutch ca-
ble.
5.
Slide the rubber cover back further
down the clutch cable, and then
loosen the locknut.
1.
Clutch lever free play
2. Locknut
3.
Clutch lever free play adjusting bolt
4.
Rubber cover
1
2
3
4
1. Locknut
2.
Clutch lever free play adjusting nut (crank-
case)
3.
Rubber cover