Yamaha TDM900 Owner's Manual page 64

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
Tire inspection
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2
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1. Tire tread depth
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2. Tire sidewall
The tires must be checked before each
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ride. If the center tread depth reaches
the specified limit, if the tire has a nail or
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glass fragments in it, or if the sidewall is
cracked, have a Yamaha dealer re-
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place the tire immediately.
Minimum tire tread depth (front and
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rear):
1.6 mm (0.06 in)
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TIP
The tire tread depth limits may differ
from country to country. Always comply
with the local regulations.
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
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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.
EWA10470 Tire information
1. Tire air valve
2. Tire air valve core
3. Tire air valve cap with seal
This motorcycle is equipped with cast
wheels and tubeless tires with valves.
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1 2 3
WARNING
G The front and rear tires should
be of the same make and de-
sign, otherwise the handling
characteristics of the motorcy-
cle may be different, which
could lead to an accident.
G
Always make sure that the valve
caps are securely installed to
prevent air pressure leakage.
G Use only the tire valves and
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