PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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6 passenger, cargo, and accesso-
ries does not exceed the speci-
fied maximum load for the
vehicle.
Do not carry along loosely
packed items, which can shift
during a ride.
Securely pack the heaviest
items close to the center of the
motorcycle and distribute the
weight evenly on both sides.
Adjust the suspension and tire
air pressure with regard to the
load.
Check the tire condition and airpressure before each ride.Tire inspection
The tires must be checked before each
ride. If the center tread depth reaches
the specified limit, if the tire has a nail or
glass fragments in it, or if the sidewall is
cracked, have a Yamaha dealer re-
place the tire immediately.
NOTE:The tire tread depth limits may differ
from country to country. Always complywith the local regulations.Tire information
This motorcycle is equipped with tube
tires.
WARNING
EWA10460
The front and rear tires should
be of the same make and de-
sign, otherwise the handling
characteristics of the vehicle
cannot be guaranteed.
After extensive tests, only the
tires listed below have been ap-
proved for this model byYamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
1. Tire sidewall
2. Tire tread depth
Minimum tire tread depth (front and
rear):
1.6 mm (0.06 in)
Front tire:
Size:
80/100-18M/C 47P
Manufacturer/model:
CHENG SHIN/C-916
IRC/MARBELLA NF27
Rear tire:
Size:
130/90-15M/C 66P
Manufacturer/model:
CHENG SHIN/C-915
IRC/MARBELLA NR31
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-2
8
3rd:
29/23 (1.261)
4th:
26/26 (1.000)
5th:
23/28 (0.821)
Chassis:Frame type:
Double cradle
Caster angle:
35.0 °
Trail:
135.0 mm (5.31 in)Front tire:Type:
With tube
Size:
80/100-18M/C 47P
Manufacturer/model:
CHENG SHIN/C-916
Manufacturer/model:
IRC/MARBELLA NF27Rear tire:Type:
With tube
Size:
130/90-15M/C 66P
Manufacturer/model:
CHENG SHIN/C-915
Manufacturer/model:
IRC/MARBELLA NR31Loading:Maximum load:
180 kg (397 lb)(Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and
accessories)
Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):Loading condition:
0–90 kg (0–198 lb)
Front:
175 kPa (25 psi) (1.75 kgf/cm²)
Rear:
200 kPa (29 psi) (2.00 kgf/cm²)
Loading condition:
90–180 kg (198–397 lb)
Front:
225 kPa (33 psi) (2.25 kgf/cm²)
Rear:
225 kPa (33 psi) (2.25 kgf/cm²)Front wheel:Wheel type:
Spoke wheel
Rim size:
18x1.60Rear wheel:Wheel type:
Spoke wheel
Rim size:
15M/C x MT3.00Front brake:Type:
Single disc brake
Operation:
Right hand operation
Recommended fluid:
Dot 4
Rear brake:Type:
Drum brake
Operation:
Right foot operationFront suspension:Type:
Telescopic fork
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
140.0 mm (5.51 in)Rear suspension:Type:
Swingarm
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
100.0 mm (3.94 in)Electrical system:Ignition system:
Transistorized coil ignition (digital)
Charging system:
A.C. magnetoBattery:Model:
GT6B-3
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 6.0 AhHeadlight:Bulb type:
Halogen bulb
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