Perio
d
ic maintenance an
d
a
d
justment
7-20
7
WARNING
EWA10512
Never overloa
d
your vehicle. Opera-
tion of an overloa
d
e
d
vehicle coul
d
cause an acci
d
ent.
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 side-
wall is cracked, have a Yamaha dealer
replace the tire immediately.
TIP
The tire tread depth limits may differ
from country to country. Always com-
ply with the local regulations.
WARNING
EWA10472
z
Have a Yamaha
d
ealer replace
excessively worn tires. Besi
d
es
b
ein
g
ille
g
al, operatin
g
the vehi-
cle with excessively worn tires
d
ecreases ri
d
in
g
sta
b
ility an
d
can lea
d
to loss of control.
z
The replacement of all wheel
an
d
b
rake-relate
d
parts, inclu
d
-
in
g
the tires, shoul
d
b
e left to a
Yamaha
d
ealer, who has the
necessary professional knowl-
e
dg
e an
d
experience to
d
o so.
z
Ri
d
e at mo
d
erate spee
d
s after
chan
g
in
g
a tire since the tire
surface must first
b
e “
b
roken
in” for it to
d
evelop its optimal
characteristics.
Tire information
This model is equipped with tubeless
tires and rubber tire air valves.
Tires age, even if they have not been
used or have only been used occasion-
ally. Cracking of the tread and sidewall
rubber, sometimes accompanied by
carcass deformation, is an evidence of
ageing. Old and aged tires shall be
checked by tire specialists to ascertain
their suitability for further use.
Tire air pressure (measure
d
on col
d
tires):
1 person:
Front:
200 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm², 29 psi)
Rear:
225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm², 33 psi)
2 persons:
Front:
200 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm², 29 psi)
Rear:
225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm², 33 psi)
Maximum loa
d
*:
161 kg (355 lb)
* Total weight of rider, passenger, car-
go and accessories
1. Tire sidewall
2. Tire tread depth
Minimum tire trea
d
d
epth (front an
d
rear):
1.6 mm (0.06 in)
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