PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-16
6
EW000079
WARNING
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Have a Yamaha dealer replace
excessively worn tires. Besides
being illegal, operating the
motorcycle with excessively
worn tires decreases riding sta-
bility and can lead to loss of
control.
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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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Tire information
This motorcycle is equipped with cast
wheels and tubeless tires with valves.
EW000080
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.
_CE-10E
CE-14E
1. Tire air valve
2. Valve core
3. Valve cap with seal
FRONT
Manufacturer Size Model
Dunlop 120/70ZR17 (58W) D207F
Bridgestone 120/70ZR17 (58W) BT57F
Michelin 120/70ZR17 (58W) MACADAM90X
REAR
Manufacturer Size Model
Dunlop 180/55ZR17 (73W) D207
Bridgestone 180/55ZR17 (73W) BT57R
Michelin 180/55ZR17 (73W) MACADAM90X
FRONT & REAR
Tire air valve TR412
Valve core #9000A (original)
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-2
8
Fuel
Type Regular unleaded gasoline
Fuel tank capacity 21 L
Fuel reserve amount 4.5 L
Carburetor
Manufacturer MIKUNI
Model ´ quantity BS36 ´ 4
Spark plug
Manufacturer/model NGK / DPR8EA-9 or
DENSO / X24EPR-U9
Gap 0.8–0.9 mm
Clutch typeWet, multiple-disc
Transmission
Primary reduction system Spur gear
Primary reduction ratio 1.750
Secondary reduction system Chain drive
Secondary reduction ratio 2.235
Number of drive chain
sprocket teeth (front/rear) 17/38
Transmission type Constant-mesh 5-speed
Operation Left foot
Gear ratio
1st 2.857
2nd 2.000
3rd 1.5714th 1.292
5th 1.115
Chassis
Frame type Double cradle
Caster angle 25.5 °
Trail 100 mm
Tires
Front
Type Tubeless tire
Size 120/70ZR17 (58W)
Manufacturer/model Bridgestone / BT57F
Dunlop / D207F
Michelin / MACADAM90X
Rear
Type Tubeless tire
Size 180/55ZR17 (73W)
Manufacturer/model Bridgestone / BT57R
Dunlop / D207
Michelin / MACADAM90X
Maximum load* 207 kg
Tire air pressure
(measured on cold tires)
Up to 90 kg*
Front 250 kPa (2.50 kg/cm
2, 2.50 bar)
Rear 250 kPa (2.50 kg/cm2, 2.50 bar)
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