2010 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 250 Owners Manual - Page 53

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAU21941 Spoke wheels EWA10610 G 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. Ride at moderate speeds after changing a tire since the tire surface must first be "broken in" for it to develop its optimal characteristics. EAU22043 Adjusting the clutch lever free play 1 2 3 4 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. 7 7-18

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
7-18
7
EAU21941
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.
●
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.
EAU22043
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.
1.
Clutch lever free play
2. Locknut
3.
Clutch lever free play adjusting bolt
4.
Rubber cover
1
2
3
4