PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Adjusting the valve clearance
The valve clearance changes with use,
resulting in improper air-fuel mixture
and/or engine noise. To prevent this
from occurring, the valve clearance
must be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
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Tires
To maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your motor-
cycle,
note
the
regarding the specified tires.
Tire air pressure
The tire air pressure should be
checked and, if necessary, adjusted
before each ride.
WARNING
@
The tire air pressure must be
checked and adjusted on cold
tires (i.e., when the temperature
of the tires equals the ambient
temperature).
The tire air pressure must be
adjusted in accordance with the
riding speed and with the total
weight of rider, passenger, car-
go, and accessories approved
for this model.
@
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CE-01E
Load*
Up to 90 kg
following
points
90 kg–maximum
High-speed riding
CE-07E
Maximum load*
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* Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and
accessories
@
Because loading has an enormous
impact on the handling, braking,
performance and safety characteris-
tics of your motorcycle, you should
keep the following precautions in
mind.
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Tire air pressure
(measured on cold tires)
Front
225 kPa
250 kPa
2
2.25 kg/cm
2.50 kg/cm
2.25 bar
2.50 bar
250 kPa
290 kPa
2
2.50 kg/cm
2.90 kg/cm
2.50 bar
2.90 bar
250 kPa
290 kPa
2
2.50 kg/cm
2.90 kg/cm
2.50 bar
2.90 bar
205 kg
WARNING
NEVER
OVERLOAD
MOTORCYCLE! Operation of an
overloaded motorcycle may re-
sult in tire damage, loss of con-
trol, or severe injury. Make sure
Rear
2
2
2
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