Cast Wheels; Accessories And Replacement Parts - Yamaha VMX EAU10041 Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR

Cast wheels

To maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your motor-
cycle, note the
regarding the specified wheels.
G The wheel rims should be checked
for cracks, bends, warpage or
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 deformed or cracked
wheel must be replaced.
G
The wheel should be balanced
whenever either the tire or wheel
6
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.
G
After repairing or replacing a tire,
tighten the valve stem nut and
locknut to the specified torques.
EAU21980
Tightening torques:
Valve stem nut:
Valve stem locknut:
following points
1.6 Nm (0.16 m·kgf, 1.2 ft·lbf)
1.6 Nm (0.16 m·kgf, 1.2 ft·lbf)
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Accessories and replacement
parts
WARNING
This vehicle is not designed to pull a
trailer or to be attached to a sidecar.
The accessories or replacement
parts you choose for your vehicle
should be designed specifically for
this model, and they must be se-
curely mounted to maintain the in-
herent stability of the original
design. Genuine Yamaha Parts and
Accessories are designed and test-
ed to be compatible with your vehi-
cle. Please consider
Yamaha Parts and Accessories be-
fore making a purchase. Use of non-
Yamaha-approved accessories or
replacement parts may cause loss of
handling stability and riding safety.
Since Yamaha cannot control the
quality of accessories or parts man-
ufactured by other
Yamaha cannot be held liable for
EAU22011
EWA10621
Genuine
companies,