PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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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.
@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.
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CE-10E
CE-14E1. Tire air valve
2. Tire air valve core
3. Tire air valve cap with sealFRONT
Manufacturer Size Model
MICHELIN 120/60 ZR17 (55W) Pilot SPORT B
Dunlop 120/60 ZR17 (55W) D207FJ
REAR
Manufacturer Size Model
MICHELIN 180/55 ZR17 (73W) Pilot SPORT B
Dunlop 180/55 ZR17 (73W) D207N
FRONT & REAR
Tire air valve TR412
Valve core #9000A (original)
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-3
8
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)
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 250 kPa (2.50 kg/cm2, 2.50 bar)
* Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and accessories
Wheels
Front
Type Cast wheel
Size 17 ´ MT 3.50
Rear
Type Cast wheel
Size 17 ´ MT 5.50
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 spring / gas-oil damper
Wheel travel
Front 130 mm
Rear 120 mm
Electrical system
Ignition system DC-C.D.I.
Charging system
Type A.C. magneto
Standard output 14 V, 320 W@ 5,000 r/min
Battery
Model GT9B-4
Voltage, capacity 12 V, 8 AH
Headlight typeQuartz bulb (halogen)
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