Yamaha TDM TWIN 900 Owner's Manual page 57

Tire inspection
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1. Tire tread depth
2. Tire sidewall
The tires must be checked before each
ride. If the center tread depth reaches
the specified limit, if the tire has a nail or
glass fragments in it, or if the sidewall is
cracked, have a Yamaha dealer re-
place the tire immediately.
Minimum tire tread depth (front and
rear):
1.6 mm (0.06 in)
NOTE:
The tire tread depth limits may differ
from country to country. Always comply
with the local regulations.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
WARNING
G Have a Yamaha dealer replace
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excessively worn tires. Besides
being illegal, operating the vehi-
cle with excessively worn tires
decreases riding stability and
can lead to loss of control.
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.
Tire information
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1. Tire air valve
2. Tire air valve core
3. Tire air valve cap with seal
EWA10470
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This motorcycle is equipped with cast
wheels and tubeless tires with valves.
WARNING
G
The front and rear tires should
be of the same make and de-
sign, otherwise the handling
characteristics of the motorcy-
cle cannot be guaranteed.
G
After extensive tests, only the
tires listed below have been ap-
proved for this
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
G Always make sure that the valve
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.
EWA10900
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