PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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EAU03773
Cast wheels
To maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your motor-
cycle, note the following points
regarding the specified wheels.
●
The wheel rims should be checked
for cracks, bends or warpage be-
fore each ride. If any damage is
found, have a Yamaha dealer re-
place the wheel. Do not attempt
even the smallest repair to the
wheel. A deformed or cracked
wheel must be replaced.
●
The wheel should be balanced
whenever either the tire or wheel
has been changed or replaced. An
unbalanced wheel can result in
poor performance, adverse han-
dling characteristics, and a short-
ened tire life.
●
Ride at moderate speeds after
changing a tire since the tire sur-
face must first be “broken in” for it
to develop its optimal characteris-
tics.
EAU00691
Accessories and replacement
parts
EW000098
WARNING
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This motorcycle is not designed to
pull a trailer or to be attached to a
sidecar. The accessories or replace-
ment parts you choose for your
motorcycle should be designed spe-
cifically for this model, and they
must be securely mounted to main-
tain the inherent stability of the orig-
inal design. Genuine Yamaha Parts
and Accessories are designed and
tested to be compatible with your
motorcycle. Please consider Genu-
ine Yamaha Parts and Accessories
before making a purchase. Use of
non-Yamaha-approved accessories
or replacement parts may cause
loss of handling stability and riding
safety. Since Yamaha cannot con-
trol the quality of accessories or
parts manufactured by other com-
panies, Yamaha cannot be held lia-
ble for any consequences caused
by the use of items which have not
been approved by Yamaha.
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