Spoke Wheels - Yamaha XT500E Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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8 Have a Yamaha dealer replace
excessively
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-
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al knowledge and experience.
8 It is not recommended to
patch a punctured tube. If
unavoidable, however, patch
the tube very carefully and
replace it as soon as possible
with a high-quality product.
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Spoke wheels

Wheel s
To maximize the performance, dura-
worn tires. bility, and safe operation of your
motorcycle, note the following points
regarding the specified wheels.
8 The
checked for cracks, bends or
warpage, and the spokes for
looseness or damage before
each ride. If any damage is
parts,
found, have a Yamaha dealer
replace
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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wheel rims should be
the wheel. Do not
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8 Ride at moderate speeds after
changing a tire since the tire sur-
face must first be "broken in" for
it to develop its optimal charac-
teristics.