PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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6Tire information
This motorcycle is equipped with tube
tires.
WARNING
EWA10461
The front and rear tires should be of
the same make and design, other-
wise the handling characteristics of
the vehicle may be different, whichcould lead to an accident.
After extensive tests, only the tires list-
ed below have been approved for this
model by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
WARNING
EWA10570
Have a Yamaha dealer replace
excessively worn tires. Besides
being illegal, operating themotorcycle 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:
70/90-17M/C 38P
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP
Rear tire:
Size:
80/90-17M/C 50P
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-2
8
4th:
23/21 (1.095)
Chassis:Frame type:
Steel tube underbone
Caster angle:
26.92 °
Trail:
79.0 mm (3.11 in)Front tire:Type:
With tube
Size:
70/90-17M/C 38P
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOPRear tire:Type:
With tube
Size:
80/90-17M/C 50P
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOPLoading:Maximum load:
159 kg (351 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 (2.00 kgf/cm², 29 psi)Rear:
225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm², 33 psi)
Loading condition:
90–159 kg (198–351 lb)
Front:
200 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm², 29 psi)
Rear:
270 kPa (2.70 kgf/cm², 39 psi)
Front wheel:Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size:
17x1.40Rear wheel:Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size:
17x1.60Front brake:Type:
Single disc brake
Operation:
Right hand operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 3 or 4Rear brake:Type:
Drum brake
Operation:
Right foot operationFront suspension:Type:
Telescopic forkSpring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
95.0 mm (3.74 in)
Rear suspension:Type:
Swingarm
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
76.0 mm (2.99 in)Electrical system:Ignition system:
DC. CDI
Charging system:
AC magnetoBattery:Model:
MTX7L-BS
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 6.0 AhHeadlight:Bulb type:
IncandescenceBulb voltage, wattage × quantity:Headlight:
12 V, 35 W/35 W × 1
Tail/brake light:
12 V, 5.0 W/21.0 W × 1
Front turn signal light:
12 V, 21.0 W × 2
Rear turn signal light:
12 V, 10.0 W × 2
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