Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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WARNING
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The front and rear tires should
be of the same make and de-
sign, otherwise the handling
characteristics of the motor-
cycle cannot be guaranteed.
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After extensive tests, only the
tires listed below have been ap-
proved for this model by
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
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CE-10E
CE-10E
CE-11E
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WARNING
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It is dangerous to ride with a
worn-out tire. When a tire tread
begins to show crosswise lines,
have a Yamaha dealer replace
the tire immediately.
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The replacement of all wheel-
and brake-related parts, includ-
ing the tires, should be left to a
Yamaha dealer, who has the
necessary professional knowl-
edge and experience.
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It is not recommended to patch
a punctured tube. If unavoid-
able, however, patch the tube
very carefully and replace it as
soon as possible with a high-
quality product.
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EAU00685
Spoke wheels
To maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your motor-
cycle, note the following points
regarding the specified wheels.
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The wheel rims should be checked
for cracks, bends or warpage, and
the spokes for looseness or dam-
age before each ride. If any dam-
age is found, have a Yamaha
dealer replace the wheel. Do not
attempt even the smallest repair to
the wheel. A deformed or cracked
wheel must be replaced.
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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.
FRONT (XVS1100)
Manufacturer Size Model
Bridgestone
110/90-18 M/C 61S
EXEDRA L309
110/90-18 61S
Dunlop
110/90-18 M/C 61S
K555F
110/90-18 61S
REAR (XVS1100)
Manufacturer Size Model
Bridgestone 170/80-15 M/C 77S EXEDRA G546G
Dunlop 170/80-15 M/C 77S K555
FRONT (XVS1100A)
Manufacturer Size Model
Dunlop
130/90-16 M/C 67S
D404F
130/90-16 67S
REAR (XVS1100A)
Manufacturer Size Model
Dunlop 170/80-15 M/C 77S D404G
Minimum tire tread depth
(front and rear)
1.0 mm (0.04 in)
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