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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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WARNING
It is dangerous to ride with a
WARNING
Do not incinerate, puncture or open
air / gas chamber.
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.
Wheels
To maximize the performance, durabil-
Air / gas shock absorber (cast wheels)
Air / gas shock absorber uses extra
membrane to separate oil from the
air chamber.
ity, and safe operation of your motor-
cycle, note the following points
regarding the specified wheels.
The wheel rims should be checked
for cracks, bends or warpage, and
the spokes for looseness (for spoke
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.
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.
Ride at moderate speeds after
changing a tire since the tire sur-
face must first be “broken in ” for it
to develop its optimal characteris-
tics.
Front tire:
Tube for spoke wheels
Tubeless for cast wheels
Size:
70/90 -17M/C 38P
Manufacturer/model:
Vee Rubber / V322F
Rear tire:
Size:
80/90-17M/C 44P
Manufacturer/model:
Vee Rubber / V322R
wheel model) or damage before
1. Oil
2. Membrane
3. Air / gas chamber
(High pressure)
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