PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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6Tire information
This motorcycle is equipped with cast
wheels and tubeless tires with valves.
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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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Always make sure that the valve
caps are securely installed to
prevent air pressure leakage.
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Use only the tire valves and
valve cores listed below to
avoid tire deflation during a
high-speed ride.
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WARNING
@ This motorcycle is fitted with super-
high-speed tires. Note the following
points in order to make the most ef-
ficient use of these tires.l
Use only the specified replace-
ment tires. Other tires may run
the danger of bursting at super
high speeds.
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Brand-new tires can have a rela-
tively poor grip on certain road
surfaces until they have been
“broken in”. Therefore, it is ad-
visable before doing any high-
speed riding to ride conserva-
tively for approximately 100 km
after installing a new tire.
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The tires must be warmed up
before a high-speed run.
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Always adjust the tire air pres-
sure according to the operating
conditions.
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1. Tire air valve
2. Valve core
3. Valve cap with seal
FRONT
Manufacturer Size Model
Metzeler 120/70-17 58V ME33
Dunlop 120/70-17 58V K505F
Bridgestone 120/70-17 58V G601
REAR
Manufacturer Size Model
Metzeler 150/70-17 69V ME55A
Dunlop 150/70-17 69V K505
Bridgestone 150/70-17 69V G602
FRONT & REAR
Tire air valve TR412
Valve core #9000A (original)
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-3
8
Maximum load* 205 kg
Tire air pressure (measured
on cold tires)
up to 90 kg*
Front 225 kPa (2.25 kg/cm
2, 2.25 bar)
Rear 250 kPa (2.50 kg/cm2, 2.50 bar)
90 kg–maximum*
Front 250 kPa (2.50 kg/cm2, 2.50 bar)
Rear 290 kPa (2.90 kg/cm2, 2.90 bar)
High-speed riding
Front 250 kPa (2.50 kg/cm2, 2.50 bar)
Rear 290 kPa (2.90 kg/cm2, 2.90 bar)
* Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and accessories
Wheels
Front
Type Cast wheel
Size 17 ´ MT 3.00
Rear
Type Cast wheel
Size 17 ´ MT 4.00
Brakes
Front
Type Dual disc brake
Operation Right hand
Fluid DOT 4Rear
Type Single disc brake
Operation Right foot
Fluid DOT 4
Suspension
Front Telescopic fork
Rear Swingarm (link suspension)
Spring/shock absorber
Front Coil spring / oil damper
Rear Coil-gas spring / oil damper
Wheel travel
Front 140 mm
Rear 110 mm
Electrical systems
Ignition system T.C.I. (digital)
Charging system
Type A.C. generator
Standard output 13,5 V, 34 A @ 5,000 r/min
Battery
Model YTX14-BS
Voltage, capacity 12 V, 12 Ah
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