PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
Tire information
This motorcycle is equipped with 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
could lead to an accident.
After extensive tests, only the tires list-
ed below have been approved for this
model by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
Front tire:
6
Size:
70/90-17M/C 38P
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP
Rear tire:
Size:
80/90-17M/C 50P
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP
WARNING
G
Have a Yamaha dealer replace
excessively worn tires. Besides
being
illegal,
motorcycle
worn tires decreases riding sta-
bility and can lead to loss of
control.
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G
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.
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 with a high-
quality product.
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operating
the
with
excessively
Cast wheels
The wheels on this model are not de-
signed for use with tubeless tires.
Do not attempt to use tubeless tires
on this model.
To maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your motor-
cycle,
regarding the specified wheels.
6-14
WARNING
note
the
following
G
The wheel rims should be checked
for cracks, bends, warpage or
damage before each ride. If any
damage is found, have a Yamaha
dealer replace the wheel. Do not
attempt even the smallest repair to
the wheel. A deformed or cracked
wheel must be replaced.
G
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 han-
dling characteristics, and a short-
ened tire life.
EAU22000
EWA10610
points