PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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6 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.
WARNING
EWA10570
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.
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.
It is not recommended to patch
a punctured tube. If unavoid-
able, however, patch the tube
very carefully and replace it as
soon as possible with a high-quality product.
Tire information
This motorcycle is equipped with spoke
wheels and 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 depthMinimum tire tread depth (front and
rear):
1.6 mm (0.06 in)
Front tire:
Size:
130/90-16M/C 67S
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP/D404F
Rear tire:
Size:
170/80-15M/C 77S
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP/D404G
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-2
8
Gear ratio:
1st:
40/17 (2.353)
2nd:
40/24 (1.667)
3rd:
36/28 (1.286)
4th:
32/31 (1.032)
5th:
29/34 (0.853)Chassis:Frame type:
Double cradle
Caster angle:
33.00 °
Trail:
132.0 mm (5.20 in)Front tire:Type:
With tube
Size:
130/90-16M/C 67S
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP/D404FRear tire:Type:
With tube
Size:
170/80-15M/C 77S
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP/D404G
Loading:Maximum load:
197 kg (434 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:
225 kPa (33 psi) (2.25 kgf/cm²)
Rear:
225 kPa (33 psi) (2.25 kgf/cm²)
Loading condition:
90–197 kg (198–434 lb)
Front:
225 kPa (33 psi) (2.25 kgf/cm²)
Rear:
250 kPa (36 psi) (2.50 kgf/cm²)Front wheel:Wheel type:
Spoke wheel
Rim size:
16M/C x MT3.00Rear wheel:Wheel type:
Spoke wheel
Rim size:
15M/C x MT4.50Front brake:Type:
Dual disc brake
Operation:
Right hand operationRecommended fluid:
DOT 4
Rear brake:Type:
Single disc brake
Operation:
Right foot operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4Front suspension:Type:
Telescopic fork
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
140.0 mm (5.51 in)Rear suspension:Type:
Swingarm (link suspension)
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/gas-oil damper
Wheel travel:
113.0 mm (4.45 in)Electrical system:Ignition system:
Transistorized coil ignition (digital)
Charging system:
A.C. magnetoBattery:Model:
GT14B-4
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 12.0 Ah
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