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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 replace the tire imme-
diately.
NOTE:
The tire tread depth limits may differ
from country to country. Always com-
ply with the local regulations.
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a
1. Tire sidewall
a. Tire tread depth
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Have a Yamaha dealer replace
excessively worn tires.
Besides being illegal, operat-
ing the scooter with exces-
sively 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,
including the tires, should be
left to a Yamaha dealer, who
has the necessary profession-
al knowledge and experience.
Tire information
This scooter is equipped with cast
wheels and tubeless tires.
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The front and rear tires should
be of the same make and
design, otherwise the handling
characteristics of the scooter
cannot be guaranteed.
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After extensive tests, only the
tires listed below have been
approved for this model by
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
Minimum tire tread depth
(front and rear)
1.6 mm
FRONT
Manufacturer Size Model
DUNLOP 120/70-14M/C 55S D305FA
BRIDGESTONE 120/70-14M/C 55S HOOP B03
REAR
Manufacturer Size Model
DUNLOP 150/70-14M/C 66S D305
BRIDGESTONE 150/70-14M/C 66S HOOP B02
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