Yamaha XVS6501997 Service Manual page 90

A
B
TIRE INSPECTION
D It is dangerous to ride with a worn–out
tire. When the tire tread begins to show
signs of wear, replace the tire immediate-
ly.
D Do not use tubeless tires on a wheel de-
signed for tube type tires only. Tire failure
and personal injury may result from sud-
den deflation.
A Tire
Tube type wheel:
Tubeless type
wheel:
D When using tube type tires be sure to
install the correct tube.
D After extensive tests, the tires listed be-
low have been approved by Yamaha Mo-
tor Co., Ltd. for this model. No guarantee
concerning handling characteristics can
be given if a tire combination, other than
one approved by Yamaha, is used on this
motorcycle. The front and rear tires
should always be by the same manufac-
turer and of the same design.
FRONT TIRE:
Manufacturer
BRIDGESTONE
DUNLOP
REAR TIRE:
Manufacturer
BRIDGESTONE
DUNLOP
After mounting a tire, ride conservatively for
a while to give the tire time to seat itself
properly in the rim. Failure to do so could
lead to an accident with possible injury to
the rider or damage to the motorcycle.
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INSP
ADJ
B Wheel
tube type tire only
tube type or
tubeless tire
Size Type
100/90-19 57S L309
100/90-19 57S F24
Size Type
170/80-15M/C G546
77S
170/80-15M/C K555
77S