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Standard tire air pressure:
Front:
100 kPa (1.00 kgf/cm², 15 psi)
Rear:
100 kPa (1.00 kgf/cm², 15 psi)
Tire inspection
1. Tire sidewall
2. Tire tread depth
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 re-
place the tire immediately.
Minimum tire tread depth (front and
rear):
4.0 mm (0.16 in)
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
Tire information
This motorcycle is equipped with spoke
wheels and tube tires.
WARNING
The front and rear tires should be of
the same make and design, other-
wise the handling characteristics of
the vehicle may be different, which
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could lead to an accident.
After extensive tests, only the tires list-
ed below have been approved for this
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model by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
Front tire:
Size:
2.50-10 4PR
Manufacturer/model:
CHENG SHIN/KNOBBY
Rear tire:
Size:
2.50-10 4PR
Manufacturer/model:
CHENG SHIN/KNOBBY
WARNING
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Have a Yamaha dealer replace
excessively worn tires. Operat-
ing the motorcycle with exces-
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EWA10461
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EWA14390
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sively worn tires decreases
riding stability and can lead to
loss of control.
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.
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 with a high-
quality product.
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