Cast Wheels; Checking The Front Brake Lever Free Play - Yamaha Grand filano LTF125-I Owner's Manual

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
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:
110/70-12 47L
Manufacturer/model:
MAXXIS/M6219Y
Rear tire:
Size:
110/70-12 47L
Manufacturer/model:
MAXXIS/M6220
Periodic maintenance and adjustment

Cast wheels

To maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your vehicle,
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note the following points regarding the
specified wheels.
The wheel
checked for cracks, bends, warp-
age or other damage before each
ride. If any damage is found, have
a Yamaha dealer replace the
wheel. Do not attempt even the
smallest repair to the wheel. A de-
formed or cracked wheel must be
replaced.
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.
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Checking the front brake lever
free play
rims should be
1. No brake lever free play
There should be no free play at the
brake lever end. If there is free play,
have a Yamaha dealer inspect the
brake system.
A soft or spongy feeling in the brake
lever can indicate the presence of
air in the hydraulic system. If there is
air in the hydraulic system, have a
Yamaha dealer bleed the system be-
fore operating the vehicle. Air in the
hydraulic system will diminish the
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