Yamaha XT225R, Owner'S Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Adjust the suspension and tire
air pressure with regard to the
load.
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Check the tire condition and
air pressure before each ride.
Tire information
This motorcycle is equipped with tube
tires.
EW000078
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The front and rear tires should
be of the same make and
design, otherwise the handling
characteristics of the motorcy-
cle 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.
Tire inspection
The tires must be checked before
each ride. If the tire 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 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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2
a
1. Sidewall
2. Wear indicator
a. Tire tread depth
FRONT
Manufacturer Size Type
BRIDGESTONE 2.75-21 45P TW27
CHENG SHIN 2.75-21 45P C-6006
REAR
Manufacturer Size Type
BRIDGESTONE
120/80-18 62P
TW30
120/80-18 M/C 62P
CHENG SHIN
120/80-18 62P
C-6006
120/80-18 M/C 62P
Minimum tire tread depth
(front and rear)
1.0 mm (0.04 in)
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