PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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6Tire 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.
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.
EAU22000
Cast wheels
WARNING
EWA10610
The wheels on this model are not de-
signed for use with tubeless tires.
Do not attempt to use tubeless tireson this model.
To maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your motor-
cycle, note the following points
regarding the specified wheels.
The wheel rims should be checked
for cracks, bends, warpage or
damage before each ride. If any
damage is found, have a Yamaha
dealer replace the wheel. Do not
attempt even the smallest repair to
the wheel. A deformed or cracked
wheel must be replaced.
The wheel should be balanced
whenever either the tire or wheel
has been changed or replaced. An
unbalanced wheel can result in
poor performance, adverse han-
dling characteristics, and a short-
ened tire life.
Front tire:
Size:
2.75-18 42P
Manufacturer/model:
CHENG SHIN/SAKURA S-901
PIRELLI/CITY DEMON
Rear tire:
Size:
90/90-18 57P
Manufacturer/model:
CHENG SHIN/SAKURA S-180
PIRELLI/CITY DEMON
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Chassis:Frame type:
Diamond
Caster angle:
26.33 °
Trail:
90.0 mm (3.54 in)Front tire:Type:
With tube
Size:
2.75-18 42P
Manufacturer/model:
CHENG SHIN/SAKURA S-901
Manufacturer/model:
PIRELLI/CITY DEMONRear tire:Type:
With tube
Size:
90/90-18 57P
Manufacturer/model:
CHENG SHIN/SAKURA S-180
Manufacturer/model:
PIRELLI/CITY DEMONLoading:Maximum load:
200 kg (441 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:
90–200 kg (198–441 lb)
Front:
175 kPa (25 psi) (1.75 kgf/cm²)
Rear:
280 kPa (41 psi) (2.80 kgf/cm²)
Front wheel:Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size:
J18x1.60Rear wheel:Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size:
J18x1.85Front brake:Type:
Single disc brake
Operation:
Right hand operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 3 or 4Rear brake:Type:
Drum brake
Operation:
Right foot operation
Front suspension:Type:
Telescopic fork
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
110.0 mm (4.33 in)Rear suspension:Type:
Swingarm
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
105.0 mm (4.13 in)Electrical system:Ignition system:
DC. CDI
Charging system:
AC magnetoBattery:Model:
CB5L-B
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 5.0 AhHeadlight:Bulb type:
Krypton bulbBulb voltage, wattage × quantity:Headlight:
12 V, 35 W/35.0 W × 1
Tail/brake light:
12 V, 5.0 W/21.0 W × 1
Front turn signal light:
12 V, 10.0 W × 2
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