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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Tire inspection
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 replace the tire imme-
diately.
NOTE:
The tire tread depth limits may differ
from country to country. Always com-
ply with the local regulations.
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2
1.
Tread depth
2.
Tire side wall
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Have a Yamaha dealer replace
excessively worn tires.
Besides being illegal, operat-
ing the motorcycle with exces-
sively worn tires decreases
riding stability and can lead to
loss of control.
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The replacement of all wheel-
and brake-related parts,
including the tires, should be
left to a Yamaha dealer, who
has the necessary profession-
al knowledge and experience.
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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.
Tire information
This motorcycle is equipped with tube
tires.
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The front and rear tires should
be of the same make and
design, otherwise the handling
characteristics of the motorcy-
cle cannot be guaranteed.
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After extensive tests, only the
tires listed below have been
approved for this model by
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
Minimum tire tread depth
(front and rear)
1.6 mm
FRONT
Manufacturer
Size
Type
BRIDGESTONE
2.75-21 45P
TW25
REAR
Manufacturer
Size
Type
BRIDGESTONE
4.10-18 59P
TW44
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