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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Tire inspection
Always check the tires before oper-
ating the motorcycle. If center
tread depth reaches the limit as
shown, if the tire has a nail or glass
fragments in it, or if the side wall is
cracked, contact a Yamaha dealer
immediately and have the tire
replaced.
1.
Tread depth
2.
Side wall
3.
Wear indicator
EW000078
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After extensive tests, the tires
mentioned below have been
approved by Yamaha Motor Co.,
Ltd. for this model. No guarantee
for handling characteristics can be
given if tire combinations other
than what is approved are used on
this motorcycle. The front and rear
tires should be of the same manu-
facture and design.
Manufacturer
Size
Type
BRIDGESTONE
130/80-18 66P
TW31
Manufacturer
Size
Type
BRIDGESTONE 180/80-14M/C 78P
TW34
REAR
Minimum tire tread
depth
1.0 mm
(front and rear)
FRONT
NOTE:
These limits may be different by
regulation from country to country.
If so, conform to the limits speci-
fied by the regulations of your own
country.
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