PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-22
2
3
4
5
67
8
9 total weight of rider, passenger,
cargo, and accessories does
not exceed the specified maxi-
mum 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
vehicle 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 air
pressure 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 comply
with the local regulations.
Tire information
This model is equipped with tubeless
tires.
WARNING
EWA10470
Have a Yamaha dealer replace
excessively worn tires. Besides
being illegal, operating the vehi-
cle with excessively worn tires
decreases riding stability 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-
1. Tire sidewall
2. Tire tread depth
Minimum tire tread depth (front and
rear):
1.6 mm (0.06 in)
12
Front tire:
Size:
120/80-14M/C 58S
Manufacturer/model:
IRC/MB67
DUNLOP/D305FL
Rear tire:
Size:
150/70-13M/C 64S
Manufacturer/model:
IRC/MB67
DUNLOP/D305L
SPECIFICATIONS
8-2
2
3
4
5
6
7
89
Secondary reduction system:
Helical gear
Secondary reduction ratio:
42/16 (2.625)
Transmission type:
V-belt automatic
Operation:
Centrifugal automatic type
Chassis:
Frame type:
Aluminum die-cast and steel tube back-
bone
Caster angle:
27.00 °
Trail:
100.0 mm (3.94 in)
Front tire:
Type:
Tubeless
Size:
120/80-14M/C 58S
Manufacturer/model:
IRC/MB67
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP/D305FL
Rear tire:
Type:
Tubeless
Size:
150/70-13M/C 64S
Manufacturer/model:
IRC/MB67
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP/D305L
Loading:
Maximum load:
YP400 189 kg (417 lb)
YP400A 185 kg (408 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:
200 kPa (29 psi) (2.00 kgf/cm
2
)
Rear:
250 kPa (36 psi) (2.50 kgf/cm
2
)
Loading condition:
YP400 90–189 kg (198–417 lb)
YP400A 90–185 kg (198–408 lb)
Front:
200 kPa (29 psi) (2.00 kgf/cm
2
)
Rear:
250 kPa (36 psi) (2.50 kgf/cm
2
)
Front wheel:
Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size:
14 x MT3.00
Rear wheel:
Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size:
13 x MT4.00
Front brake:
Type:
Dual disc brake
Operation:
Right hand operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4
Rear brake:
Type:
Single disc brake
Operation:
Left hand operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4
Front suspension:
Type:
Telescopic fork
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
120.0 mm (4.72 in)
Rear suspension:
Type:
Unit swing
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
104.0 mm (4.09 in)
Electrical system:
Ignition system:
Transistorized coil ignition (digital)
Charging system:
AC magneto
