Spoke Wheels - Yamaha TW200ET Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Front tire:
Size:
130/80-18M/C 66P
Manufacturer/model:
1
BRIDGESTONE/TW31
Rear tire:
Size:
2
180/80-14M/C 78P
Manufacturer/model:
BRIDGESTONE/TW34
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WARNING
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G It is dangerous to ride with a
worn-out tire. When a tire tread
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begins to show crosswise lines,
have a Yamaha dealer replace
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the tire immediately.
G
The replacement of all wheel-
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and brake-related parts, includ-
ing the tires, should be left to a
Yamaha dealer, who has the
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necessary professional knowl-
edge and experience.
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G It is not recommended to patch
a punctured tube. If unavoid-
able, however, patch the tube
very carefully and replace it as
soon as
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Spoke wheels

To maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your motorcy-
cle, note the following points regarding
the specified wheels.
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G
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.
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 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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