Yamaha Road Star XV16ALER, Owner'S Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Tire inspection
Always check the tires before operating
the motorcycle. If a tire tread shows
crosswise line (minimum tread depth),
if the tire has a nail or glass fragments
in it, or if the side wall is cracked, con-
tact a Yamaha dealer immediately and
have the tire replaced.
EW000078
WARNING
_
After extensive tests, the tires men-
tioned below have been approved
by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. for this
model. No guarantee for handling
characteristics can be given if tire
combinations other than what is ap-
proved are used on this motorcycle.
The front and rear tires should be of
the same manufacture and design.
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CE-10E
CE-23E
NOTE:
_
These limits may be different by regula-
tion from country to country. If so, con-
form to the limits specified by the
regulations of your own country.
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EAU00680
WARNING
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● 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 a high-
quality product.
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1. Tire sidewall
2. Tire wear indicator
a. Tire tread depth
FRONT
Manufacturer Size Model
Dunlop
130/90-16 67H
D404FL
130/90-16 M/C 67H
Bridgestone
130/90-16 67H
G703F
130/90-16 M/C 67H
REAR
Manufacturer Size Model
Dunlop
150/80B-16 71H
D404
150/80B-16 M/C 71H
Bridgestone
150/80B-16 71H
G702
150/80B-16 M/C 71H
Minimum tire tread depth
(front and rear)
0.04 in (1.0 mm)