change wheel YAMAHA YZ65 2021 Owners Manual

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10 *Rotor nut
(flywheel magneto) Tighten.
11 *
Kickstarter system Check idle gear for damage. Replace if necessary.
Check exhaust pipe and muffler for
carbon deposits.

12 *Exhaust system
Clean.
 Check crankshaft for carbon depositsand damage.13 *Crankshaft
Clean.
 


14 *
Carburetor Check carburetor settings and for
obstructions.
Adjust and clean. Check condition.
15Spark plug Clean and regap.
Replace.
 Check chain slack, alignment and
condition.
16 *Drive chain Adjust and thoroughly lubricate chain
with Yamaha chain and cable lube or
equivalent.
Replace.
NO. ITEM ROUTINE
After
break-in
Everyrace
Every
third race
Every
fifth race
As
required
7 *Clutch Check clutch housing, friction plates,
clutch plates and clutch springs for
wear or damage.
Adjust.
Replace.

8 *
Transmission Change the transmission oil. Check transmission for damage. Replace bearings.
9 *Shift forks, guide
bars, shift cam Check all parts for wear and damage. Replace if necessary.
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 Hydraulic brake service
• Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid levels.
• Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cyl- inders and calipers, and change the brake fluid.
• Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.
NO. ITEM ROUTINEAfter
break-in
Everyrace
Every
third race
Every
fifth race
As
required
*Shock absorber
assembly Check operation and adjust. Tighten if necessary.
Lubricate with lithium-soap-based
grease.

*Drive chain roller
and support guide Check for wear or damage. Replace if necessary.
*Rear suspension Check operation and tighten if
necessary.
Lubricate with molybdenum disulfide grease.
Check operation, free play, andtighten if necessary.
*
Steering head Clean and lubricate with
lithium-soap-based grease.
Replace bearings. Check tire air pressure, wheel runout,spokes for looseness, and tires for
wear.

Tighten sprocket bolts if necessary.
*Tires and wheels
Check wheel bearings for looseness. Lubricate wheel bearings with
lithium-soap-based grease.
Replace wheel bearings.
*Moving parts and ca-
bles Lubricate.
*
Throttle grip Check operation. Check throttle grip free play, and
adjust if necessary.
Lubricate cable and grip housing.
After washing the motorcycle or riding in the rain.
27 *Swingarm pivot
bearings 
Lubricate with molybdenum
disulfide grease. Check bearing assemblies for
looseness.
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Spoke wheels
WARNING
EWA10611
The wheels on this mo del are not
d esi gne d for use with tu beless tires.
Do not attempt to use tu beless tires
on this mo del.
To maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your motor-
cycle, note the following points
regarding the specified wheels.
 The wheel rims should be
checked for cracks, bends, warp-
age or other damage and the
spokes for looseness or damage
before each ride. If any damage is
found, have a Yamaha dealer re-
place 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.
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Adjustin g the clutch lever free
play
Measure the clutch lever free play as
shown.
Periodically check the clutch lever free
play and, if necessary, adjust it.
To increase the clutch lever free play,
turn the clutch lever free play adjuster
in direction (a). To decrease the clutch
lever free play, turn the adjuster in di-
rection (b).
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If the specified clutch lever free play
cannot be obtained as described
above, proceed as follows.
1. Fully turn the adjuster in direction
(a) to loosen the clutch cable.
2. Slide the rubber cover and clutch lever free play adjuster back fur-
ther down the clutch cable, and
then loosen the locknut.
3. To increase the clutch lever free play, turn the clutch lever free play
adjusting bolt in direction (a). To
1. Clutch lever free play
2. Clutch lever free play adjuster
Clutch lever free play:7.0–12.0 mm (0.28–0.47 in)
2
1 (b)
(a)
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