Yamaha PW50(W) Owner's Manual page 48

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Tire inspection
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2
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1. Tire sidewall
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2. Tire tread depth
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):
4.0 mm (0.16 in)
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Tire information
This motorcycle is equipped with panel
wheels and tube tires.
WARNING
G The front and rear tires should
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be of the same make and de-
sign, otherwise the handling
characteristics of the vehicle
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cannot be guaranteed.
G
After extensive tests, only the
tires listed below have been ap-
proved
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
Front tire:
Size:
2.50-10 4PR
Manufacturer/model:
BRIDGESTONE/KNOBBY
IRC/KNOBBY
Rear tire:
Size:
2.50-10 4PR
Manufacturer/model:
BRIDGESTONE/KNOBBY
IRC/KNOBBY
WARNING
G
Have a Yamaha dealer replace
excessively worn tires. Operat-
ing the motorcycle with exces-
EWA10460
for this model by
EWA14390
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sively worn tires decreases
riding stability and can lead to
loss of control.
G
The replacement
wheel-and brake-related parts,
including the tires, should be
left to a Yamaha dealer, who has
the necessary professional
knowledge and experience.
G
It is not recommended to patch
a punctured tube. If unavoid-
able, however, patch the tube
very carefully and replace it as
soon as possible
high-quality product.
of all
with a