Yamaha PW50 2008 Owner's Manual page 42

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
Standard tire air pressure:
Front:
100 kPa (1.00 kgf/cm
Rear:
100 kPa (1.00 kgf/cm
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Tire inspection
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1. Tire sidewall
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2. Tire tread depth
The tires must be checked before each
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ride. If the center tread depth reaches
the specified limit, if the tire has a nail or
glass fragments in it, or if the sidewall is
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cracked, have a Yamaha dealer re-
place the tire immediately.
Minimum tire tread depth (front and
rear):
2
, 15 psi) 4.0 mm (0.16 in)
2
, 15 psi)
Tire information
This motorcycle is equipped with panel
wheels and tube tires.
WARNING
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The front and rear tires should be of
the same make and design, other-
wise the handling characteristics of
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the vehicle may be different, which
could lead to an accident.
After extensive tests, only the tires list-
ed below have been approved for this
model by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
EWA10461
6-12
Front tire:
Size:
2.50-10 4PR
Manufacturer/model:
BRIDGESTONE/KNOBBY
IRC/KNOBBY
Rear tire:
Size:
2.50-10 4PR
Manufacturer/model:
BRIDGESTONE/KNOBBY
IRC/KNOBBY
WARNING
G
Have a Yamaha dealer replace
excessively worn tires. Operat-
ing the motorcycle with exces-
sively worn tires decreases
riding stability and can lead to
loss of control.
G The replacement
wheel-and brake-related parts,
including the tires, should be
left to a Yamaha dealer, who has
the necessary professional
knowledge and experience.
G It is not recommended to patch
a punctured tube. If unavoid-
able, however, patch the tube
EWA14390
of all