PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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Always check the tires before operating
the motorcycle. If a tire tread shows
crosswise lines (minimum tread depth),
if the tire has a nail or glass fragments
in it, or if the sidewall is cracked, con-
tact a Yamaha dealer immediately and
have the tire replaced.
WARNING
EWA10520
It is dangerous to ride with a worn-
out tire. When a tire tread begins to
show lines, have a Yamaha dealer
replace the tire immediately. Brakes,
tires and related wheel parts re-
placement should also be left to a
Yamaha dealer.
Tire information
This motorcycle is equipped with cast
wheels and tubeless tires.
WARNING
EWA10461
The front and rear tires should be of
the same make and design, other-
wise the handling characteristics of
the vehicle may be different, which
could lead to an accident.
After extensive tests, only the tires list-
ed below have been approved for this
model by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
Minimum tire tread depth (front and
rear):
1.0 mm (0.04 in)
Front tire:
Size:
XVS11ATY 130/90-16M/C 67S
XVS11ATYC 130/90-16M/C 67S
XVS11AWY 130/90-16M/C 67S
XVS11AWYC 130/90-16M/C 67S
Manufacturer/model:
XVS11ATY DUNLOP/D404F
XVS11ATYC DUNLOP/D404F
XVS11AWY DUNLOP/D404F
XVS11AWYC DUNLOP/D404F
XVS11ATY BRIDGESTONE/EXE-
DRA G703
XVS11ATYC BRIDGE-
STONE/EXEDRA G703
XVS11AWY BRIDGE-
STONE/EXEDRA G703
XVS11AWYC BRIDGE-
STONE/EXEDRA G703
Rear tire:
Size:
170/80-15M/C 77S
Manufacturer/model:
XVS11ATY DUNLOP/D404G
XVS11ATYC DUNLOP/D404G
XVS11AWY DUNLOP/D404G
XVS11AWYC DUNLOP/D404G
XVS11ATY BRIDGESTONE/EXE-
DRA G702
XVS11ATYC BRIDGE-
STONE/EXEDRA G702
XVS11AWY BRIDGE-
STONE/EXEDRA G702
XVS11AWYC BRIDGE-
STONE/EXEDRA G702
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