Yamaha PW50 Owner's Manual page 54

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
Tire information
This model is equipped with tube tires.
Tires age, even if they have not been
used or have only been used occasion-
ally. Cracking of the tread and sidewall
rubber, sometimes accompanied by
carcass deformation, is an evidence of
ageing. Old and aged tires shall be
checked by tire specialists to ascertain
their suitability for further use.
WARNING
The front and rear tires should be of
the same make and design, other-
wise the handling characteristics of
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the vehicle may be different, which
could lead to an accident.
After extensive tests, only the tires list-
ed below have been approved for this
model by Yamaha.
Front tire:
Size:
2.50-10 4PR
Manufacturer/model:
BRIDGESTONE/M29
PW50 IRC/Z MARK II (ZAF)
PW50F IRC/Z MARK II
PW50F1 IRC/Z MARK II
Rear tire:
Size:
2.50-10 4PR
Manufacturer/model:
EWA10462
BRIDGESTONE/M29
PW50 IRC/Z MARK II (ZAF)
PW50F IRC/Z MARK II
PW50F1 IRC/Z MARK II
WARNING
 Have a Yamaha dealer replace
excessively worn tires. Operat-
ing the motorcycle with exces-
sively worn tires decreases
riding stability and can lead to
loss of control.
 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.
 It is not recommended to patch
 Ride
EWA15542
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a punctured tube. If unavoid-
able, however, patch the tube
very carefully and replace it as
soon as possible with a high-
quality product.
conservatively
changing a tire since the tire
must seat itself on the rim prop-
erly. Failure to allow proper
seating may cause tire failure,
which may result in damage to
the motorcycle and injury to the
rider.
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