Cast Wheels - Yamaha TDM900 Owner's Manual

caps are securely installed to
prevent air pressure leakage.
G
Use only the tire valves and
valve cores listed below to
avoid tire deflation during a ride.
Front tire:
Size:
120/70 ZR18M/C (59W)
Manufacturer/model:
METZELER/MEZ4 FRONT
Tire air valve:
TR412
Valve core:
#9100 (original)
Rear tire:
Size:
160/60 ZR17M/C (69W)
Manufacturer/model:
METZELER/MEZ4
Tire air valve:
TR412
Valve core:
#9100 (original)
WARNING
This motorcycle is fitted with su-
per-high-speed tires. Note the fol-
lowing points in order to make the
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
most efficient use of these tires.
G
Use only the specified replace-
ment tires. Other tires may run
the danger of bursting at super
high speeds.
G
Brand-new tires can have a rela-
tively poor grip on certain road
surfaces until they have been
"broken in". Therefore, it is ad-
visable before
high-speed riding to ride con-
servatively for approximately
100 km (60 mi) after installing a
new tire.
G
The tires must be warmed up
before a high-speed run.
G Always adjust the tire air pres-
sure according to the operating
conditions.
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Cast wheels

To maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your vehicle,
note the following points regarding the
specified wheels.
doing any
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G
The wheel rims should be checked
for cracks, bends or warpage be-
fore each ride. If any damage is
found, have a Yamaha dealer re-
place the wheel. Do not attempt
even the smallest repair to the
wheel. A deformed or cracked
wheel must be replaced.
G
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.
G
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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