Spoke Wheels - Yamaha TT-R Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Tire information
This machine is equipped with spoke
wheels and tube tires.
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8 8 The front and rear tires should
be of the same make and
design, otherwise the handling
characteristics of the machine
cannot be guaranteed.
8 8 After extensive tests, only the
tires listed below have been
approved for this model by
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
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FRONT
Manufacturer Size
DUNLOP 80/100-21 51M
REAR
Manufacturer Size
DUNLOP 100/100-18 59M
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8 It is dangerous to ride with a
worn-out tire. When a tire
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tread begins to show cross-
wise lines, have a Yamaha
dealer replace the tire immedi-
ately.
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
unavoidable, however, patch
Type
D739FA
the tube very carefully and
replace it as soon as possible
with a high-quality product.
Type
D739
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Spoke wheels

To maximize the performance, dura-
bility, and safe operation of your
machine, note the following points
regarding the specified wheels.
parts,
6-17
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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be
Do not