Yamaha TW200V Owner's Manual page 53

your tires. NEVER OVERLOAD
YOUR MOTORCYCLE. Make sure
the total weight of the cargo, rider,
passenger, and accessories (fairing,
saddlebags, etc. if approved for this
model) does not exceed the maxi-
mum load of the motorcycle. Opera-
tion of an overloaded motorcycle
could cause tire damage, an acci-
dent, or even injury.
Tire inspection
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1. Tire sidewall
2. Tire wear indicator
3. Tire tread depth
The tires must be checked before each
ride. If the tire shows crosswise lines
(minimum tread depth), if the tire has a
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
nail or glass fragments in it, or if the
sidewall is cracked, have a Yamaha
dealer replace the tire immediately.
Minimum tire tread depth (front and
rear):
1.0 mm (0.04 in)
NOTE:
The tire tread depth limits may differ
from country to country. Always comply
with the local regulations.
Tire information
This motorcycle is equipped with tube
tires.
2
WARNING
G The front and rear tires should
be of the same make and de-
sign, otherwise the handling
characteristics of the vehicle
cannot be guaranteed.
G After extensive tests, only the
tires listed below have been ap-
proved for
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
6-18
Front tire:
Rear tire:
G
EWA10460
G
G
this model by
Size:
130/80-18M/C 66P
Manufacturer/model:
BRIDGESTONE/TW31
Size:
180/80-14M/C 78P
Manufacturer/model:
BRIDGESTONE/TW34
WARNING
It is dangerous to ride with a
worn-out tire. When a tire tread
begins to show crosswise lines,
have a Yamaha dealer replace
the tire immediately.
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
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EWA10560
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