Yamaha MidnightStar XV1900A Owner's Manual page 56

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):
1.6 mm (0.06 in)
NOTE:
The tire tread depth limits may differ
from country to country. Always comply
with the local regulations.
Tire information
This motorcycle is equipped with cast
wheels and tubeless tires.
WARNING
G
The front and rear tires should
be of the same make and de-
sign, otherwise the handling
characteristics of the vehicle
cannot be guaranteed.
G
After extensive tests, only the
tires listed below have been ap-
proved for this
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
Front tire:
Size:
130/70R18M/C 63H
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP/D251F
Rear tire:
Size:
190/60R17M/C 78H
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP/D251
6-13
WARNING
G Have a Yamaha dealer replace
EWA10460 excessively worn tires. Besides
being illegal, operating the vehi-
cle with excessively 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
model by necessary professional knowl-
edge and experience.
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