Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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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
EWA10580
● 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.
● 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.
Tire information
This motorcycle is equipped with cast
wheels and tubeless tires with valves.
WARNING
EWA10480
● 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.
● After extensive tests, only the
tires listed below have been ap-
proved for this model by
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
● Always make sure that the valve
caps are securely installed to
prevent air pressure leakage.
● Use only the tire valves and
valve cores listed below to
avoid tire deflation during a
high-speed ride.
Minimum tire tread depth (front and
rear):
1.0 mm (0.04 in)
1. Tire air valve
2. Tire air valve core
3. Tire air valve cap with seal
Front tire:
Size:
130/70R18M/C 63H
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP/D251F
BRIDGESTONE/G851 RADIAL G
Rear tire:
Size:
190/60R17M/C 78H
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP/D251
BRIDGESTONE/G850 RADIAL G
FRONT and REAR:
Tire air valve:
TR412
Valve core:
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