EAU21401
Valve clearance
The valve clearance changes with
use, resulting in improper air-fuel mix-
ture and/or engine noise. To prevent
this from occurring, the valve clearan-
ce must be adjusted by a Yamaha
dealer at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
EAU21870
Tires
To maximize the performance, durabi-
lity, and safe operation of your
motorcycle, note the following points
regarding the specified tires.
Tire air pressure
The tire air pressure should be chec-
ked and, if necessary, adjusted befo-
re each ride.
EWA10500
s
s
WARNING
●
The tire air pressure must be
checked and adjusted on cold
tires (i.e., when the temperatu-
re of the tires equals the
ambient temperature).
●
The tire air pressure must be
adjusted in accordance with
the riding speed and with the
total weight of rider, passenger,
cargo, and accessories appro-
ved for this model.
EWA10450
s
s
WARNING
Because loading has an enormous
impact on the handling, braking,
performance and safety characte-
ristics of your vehicle, you should
keep the following precautions in
mind.
Tire air pressure (measured on
cold tires):
Up to 90 kg (198 lb):
Front:
190 kPa (27 psi) (1.9 kgf/cm
2
)
Rear:
220 kPa (31 psi) (2.2 kgf/cm
2
)
90 kg (198 lb) to maximum load:
Front:
210 kPa (30 psi) (2.1 kgf/cm
2
)
Rear:
250 kPa (36 psi) (2.5 kgf/cm
2
)
Maximum load*:
189 kg (417 lb)
* Total weight of rider, passenger,
cargo and accessories
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