Checking The Wheels; Checking The Tires - Yamaha RAPTOR YFM125RA Service Manual

EWA4D3F003
WARNING
After this adjustment is performed, lift the
rear wheels off the ground by placing a
block under the engine, and spin the rear
wheels to ensure there is no brake drag. If
any brake drag is noticed perform the
above steps again.
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EAS29351

CHECKING THE WHEELS

The following procedure applies to all of the
wheels.
1. Check:
• Wheel "1"
Damage/bends → Replace.
EWA14990
WARNING
• Never attempt even small repairs to the
wheel.
• Ride conservatively after installing a tire
to allow it to seat itself properly on the
rim.
TIP
Always balance the wheel when a tire or wheel
has been changed or replaced.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
EAS29340

CHECKING THE TIRES

EWA14940
WARNING
This model is equipped with low-pressure
tires. It is important that they be inflated
correctly and maintained at the proper
pressures.
Tire characteristics
EWA14950
WARNING
Tire characteristics influence the handling
of vehicles. The tires listed below have
been approved by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
for this model. If other tire combinations
are used, they can adversely affect your
vehicle's handling characteristics and are
therefore not recommended.
Front tire
Size
AT19 × 6-10
Manufacturer/model
MAXXIS/M957Y
Rear tire
Size
AT18 × 9-8
Manufacturer/model
MAXXIS/M940
Tire pressure
EWA14960
WARNING
• Tire pressure below the minimum specifi-
cation could cause the tire to dislodge
from the rim under severe riding condi-
tions. The following are minimums:
• Front
22.0 kPa (0.22 kgf/cm², 3.2 psi)
• Rear
27.0 kPa (0.27 kgf/cm², 4.0 psi)
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