Yamaha TT-R0EX, Owner'S Manual

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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 re-
place the tire immediately.
Tire information
This motorcycle is equipped with spoke
wheels and tube tires.
WARNING
EWA10460
● The front and rear tires should
be of the same make and de-
sign, otherwise the handling
characteristics of the vehicle
cannot be guaranteed.
● After extensive tests, only the
tires listed below have been ap-
proved for this model by
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
WARNING
EWA14390
●
Have a Yamaha dealer replace
excessively worn tires. Operat-
ing the motorcycle with exces-
sively worn tires decreases
riding stability and can lead to
loss of control.
● 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.
1. Tire sidewall
2. Tire tread depth
Minimum tire tread depth (front and
rear):
4.0 mm (0.16 in)
1
2
Front tire:
Size:
2.50-10 4PR
Manufacturer/model:
CHENG SHIN/KNOBBY
Rear tire:
Size:
2.50-10 4PR
Manufacturer/model:
CHENG SHIN/KNOBBY
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