Yamaha TW125 Owner's Manual page 48

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Because loading has an enormous
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impact on the handling, braking,
performance and safety character-
istics of your motorcycle, you
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should keep the following precau-
tions in mind.
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8 NEVER
OVERLOAD
MOTORCYCLE! Operation of
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an overloaded motorcycle may
result in tire damage, loss of
control, or severe injury. Make
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sure that the total weight of
rider, passenger, cargo, and
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accessories does not exceed
the specified maximum load
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8 Do not carry along loosely
packed items, which can shift
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during a ride.
8 Securely pack the heaviest
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items close to the center of the
motorcycle and distribute the
weight evenly on both sides.
8 Adjust the tire air pressure with
regard to the load.
8 Check the tire condition and
air pressure before each ride.
EWA00040
THE
1. Side wall
a. Tread depth
Tire inspection
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 replace the tire imme-
diately.
Minimum tire tread depth
(front and rear)
NOTE:
The tire tread depth limits may differ
from country to country. Always com-
ply with the local regulations.
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1.6 mm
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8 Have a Yamaha dealer replace
excessively worn
Besides being illegal, operat-
ing the motorcycle with exces-
sively worn tires decreases
riding stability and can lead to
loss of control.
8 The replacement of all wheel-
and brake-related
including the tires, should be
left to a Yamaha dealer, who
has the necessary profession-
al knowledge and experience.
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tires.
parts,