Spoke Wheels - Yamaha VIRAGO XV250S Owner's Manual

if the tire has a nail or glass fragments
in it, or if the sidewall is cracked, con-
tact a Yamaha dealer immediately and
have the tire replaced.
Minimum tire tread depth (front and
rear):
1.0 mm (0.04 in)
WARNING
G It is dangerous to ride with a
worn-out tire. When a tire tread
begins to show crosswise lines,
have a Yamaha dealer replace
the tire immediately.
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.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Tire information
This motorcycle is equipped with spoke
wheels and tube tires.
WARNING
G
The front and rear tires should
be of the same make and de-
sign, otherwise the handling
characteristics of the vehicle
EWA10560
cannot be guaranteed.
G
After extensive tests, only the
tires listed below have been ap-
proved for
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
Front tire:
Size:
3.00-18 47P
Manufacturer/model:
CHENG SHIN/C-916
Rear tire:
Size:
130/90-15M/C 66P
Manufacturer/model:
CHENG SHIN/C-915

Spoke wheels

To maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your motor-
EWA10460
cycle,
regarding the specified wheels.
G
this model by
G
G
6-16
note the following
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.
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.
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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