Yamaha TTR250V, Owner'S Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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during a ride.
● Securely pack the heaviest
items close to the center of the
vehicle and distribute the
weight evenly on both sides.
● Adjust the suspension and tire
air pressure with regard to the
load.
● Check the tire condition and air
pressure before each ride.
Tire inspection
The tires must be checked before each
ride. If a tire tread shows crosswise
lines (minimum tread depth), if the tire
has a nail or glass fragments in it, or if
the sidewall is cracked, have a Yamaha
dealer replace the tire immediately.
Tire information
This machine 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
EWA10570
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Have a Yamaha dealer replace
excessively worn tires. Besides
being illegal, operating the ma-
chine with excessively 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, includ-
ing the tires, should be left to a
Yamaha dealer, who has the
necessary professional knowl-
edge and experience.
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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
1. Tire sidewall
2. Tire wear indicator
3. Tire tread depth
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Minimum tire tread depth (front and
rear):
4.0 mm (0.16 in)
Front tire:
Size:
80/100-21 51M
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP/D739FA
Rear tire:
Size:
100/100-18 59M
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP/D739