Spoke Wheels - Yamaha TW125 Owner's Manual

Tire information
This motorcycle is equipped with tube
tires.
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8 The front and rear tires should
be of the same make and
design, otherwise the handling
characteristics of the motorcy-
cle cannot be guaranteed.
8 After extensive tests, only the
tires listed below have been
approved for this model by
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
FRONT
Manufacturer Size
BRIDGESTONE 130/80-18 66P
REAR
Manufacturer Size
BRIDGESTONE 180/80-14M/C 78P
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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8 Have a Yamaha dealer replace
excessively
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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.
8 It is not recommended to
patch a punctured tube. If
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unavoidable, however, patch
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the tube very carefully and
replace it as soon as possible
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with a high-quality product.
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Spoke wheels

To maximize the performance, dura-
bility, and safe operation of your
worn tires.
motorcycle, note the following points
regarding the specified wheels.
parts,
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8 The
wheel rims should
checked for cracks, bends or
warpage, and the spokes for
looseness or damage before
each ride. If any damage is
found, have a Yamaha dealer
replace the wheel.
attempt even the smallest repair
to the wheel. A deformed or
cracked wheel must be replaced.
8 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
handling characteristics, and a
shortened tire life.
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