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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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6Tire information
This motorcycle is equipped with cast
wheels and tubeless tires with valves.
EW000080
WARNING
@
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.
@CE-10E
CE-14EEAU00684
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.
Use only the specified replace-
ment tires. Other tires may run
the danger of bursting at super
high speeds.
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.
The tires must be warmed up
before a high-speed run.
Always adjust the tire air pres-
sure according to the operating
conditions.
@
1. Tire air valve
2. Tire air valve core
3. Tire air valve cap with seal
FRONT
Manufacturer Size Model
Metzeler120/70-17 58V
ME33
120/70-17 M/C 58V
Dunlop120/70-17 58V
K505F
120/70-17 M/C 58V
Bridgestone120/70-17 58V
G601
120/70-17 M/C 58V
REAR
Manufacturer Size Model
Metzeler150/70-17 69V
ME55A
150/70-17 M/C 69V
Dunlop150/70-17 69V
K505
150/70-17 M/C 69V
Bridgestone150/70-17 69V
G602
150/70-17 M/C 69V
FRONT & REAR
Tire air valve TR412
Valve core #9000A (original)
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-2
8
Final gear oil
Type Hypoid gear oil SAE 80 (API GL4)
or multi-grade hypoid gear oil
SAE 80W-90
Quantity 0.2 L
Air filterDry element
Fuel
Type REGULAR UNLEADED
GASOLINE ONLY
Fuel tank capacity 24 L
Fuel reserve amount 5 L
Carburetor
Manufacturer MIKUNI
Model ×
quantity BDSR34 × 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 1.672
Secondary reduction system Shaft drive
Secondary reduction ratio 1.278
Transmission type Constant-mesh, 5-speedOperation Left foot
Gear ratio
1st 2.188
2nd 1.500
3rd 1.154
4th 0.933
5th 0.813
Chassis
Frame type Double cradle
Caster angle 27°
°° °
Trail 121 mm
Tire
Front
Type Tubeless tire
Size 120/70-17 58V
120/70-17 M/C 58V
Manufacturer/
model Dunlop / K505F
Metzeler / ME33
Bridgestone / G601
Rear
Type Tubeless tire
Size 150/70-17 69V
150/70-17 M/C 69V
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-3
8
Manufacturer/
model Dunlop / K505
Metzeler / ME55A
Bridgestone / G602
Maximum load* 205 kg
Tire air pressure (measured
on cold tires)
up to 90 kg*
Front 225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm
2, 2.25 bar)
Rear 250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm2, 2.50 bar)
90 kg–maximum*
Front 250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm2, 2.50 bar)
Rear 290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm2, 2.90 bar)
High-speed riding
Front 250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm2, 2.50 bar)
Rear 290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm2, 2.90 bar)
* Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and accessories
Wheels
Front
Type Cast wheel
Size 17 × MT 3.00
17 M/C × MT 3.00
Rear
Type Cast wheel
Size 17 × MT 4.00
17 M/C × MT 4.00Brakes
Fr o n t
Type Dual disc brake
Operation Right hand
Fluid DOT 4
Rear
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 140 mm
Rear 110 mm
Electrical systems
Ignition system T.C.I. (digital)
Charging system
Model A.C. generator
Standard output 13.5 V, 34 A @ 5,000 r/min
Battery
Model YTX14-BS
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