Yamaha TT-R50E Owner's Manual page 50

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Tire inspection
1. Tire sidewall
2. Tire tread depth
The tires must be checked before each
ride. If the center tread depth reaches
6 the specified limit, if the tire has a nail or
glass fragments in it, or if the sidewall is
cracked, have a Yamaha dealer re-
place the tire immediately.
Minimum tire tread depth (front and
rear):
4.0 mm (0.16 in)
Tire information
This motorcycle is equipped with spoke
wheels and tube tires.
WARNING
G The front and rear tires should
2
be of the same make and de-
sign, otherwise the handling
characteristics of the vehicle
cannot be guaranteed.
1
G After extensive tests, only the
tires listed below have been ap-
proved
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
Front tire:
Size:
2.50-10 4PR
Manufacturer/model:
CHENG SHIN/KNOBBY
Rear tire:
Size:
2.50-10 4PR
Manufacturer/model:
CHENG SHIN/KNOBBY
WARNING
G
Have a Yamaha dealer replace
excessively worn tires. Operat-
ing the motorcycle with exces-
EWA10460
for this model by
EWA14390
6-13
sively worn tires decreases
riding stability and can lead to
loss of control.
G The replacement of all wheel-
and brake-related parts, includ-
ing the tires, should be left to a
Yamaha dealer, who has the
necessary professional knowl-
edge and experience.
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 possible with a high-
quality product.