Tires - Yamaha EC-03 2012 Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT

Tires

Tires are the only contact between the
vehicle and the road. Safety in all con-
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ditions of riding depends on a relatively
small area of road contact. Therefore, it
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is essential to maintain the tires in good
condition at all times and replace them
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at the appropriate time with the speci-
fied tires.
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Tire air pressure
The tire air pressure should be checked
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and, if necessary, adjusted before each
ride.
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WARNING
Never overload your vehicle. Opera-
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tion of an overloaded vehicle could
cause an accident.
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Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):
Front:
200 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm
Rear:
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm
Maximum load*:
87 kg (192 lb)
* Total weight of rider, cargo and ac-
cessories
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.
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, 29 psi)
2
, 36 psi)
TIP
The tire tread depth limits may differ
from country to country. Always comply
with the local regulations.
Tire information
This vehicle is equipped with cast
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wheels and tube tires.
Tires age, even if they have not been
used or have only been used occasion-
ally. Cracking of the tread and sidewall
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rubber, sometimes accompanied by
carcass deformation, is an evidence of
ageing. Old and aged tires shall be
checked by tire specialists to ascertain
their suitability for further use.
After extensive tests, only the tires list-
ed below have been approved for this
model by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
8-5
Minimum tire tread depth (front and
rear):
1.6 mm (0.06 in)