PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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WARNING
EWA10511
Never overload your vehicle. Opera-
tion of an overloaded vehicle couldcause an accident.
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.
TIPThe tire tread depth limits may differ
from country to country. Always complywith the local regulations.
Tire information
This model is equipped with tubeless
tires.
After extensive tests, only the tires list-
ed below have been approved for this
model by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
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-edge and experience.
1. Tire tread depth
2. Tire sidewallMinimum tire tread depth (front and
rear):
1.6 mm (0.06 in)
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ZAUM0054
Front tire:
Size:
120/70-16 M/C 57P
Manufacturer/model:
PIRELLI/SPORT DEMON FRONT
Rear tire:
Size:
140/70-15 M/C 69P
Manufacturer/model:
PIRELLI/SPORT DEMON
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Transmission type:
V-belt automatic
Operation:
Centrifugal automatic typeChassis:Frame type:
Steel tube underbone
Caster angle:
26.00 °
Trail:
96.0 mm (3.78 in)Front tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size:
120/70-16 M/C 57P
Manufacturer/model:
PIRELLI/SPORT DEMON FRONTRear tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size:
140/70-15 M/C 69P
Manufacturer/model:
PIRELLI/SPORT DEMONLoading:Maximum load:
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:
170 kPa (1.70 kgf/cm², 25 psi)
Rear:
190 kPa (1.90 kgf/cm², 28 psi)
Loading condition:
90–185 kg (198–408 lb)
Front:
180 kPa (1.80 kgf/cm², 26 psi)
Rear:
200 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm², 29 psi)
Front wheel:Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size:
16 M/C x MT3.00Rear wheel:Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size:
15 M/C x MT4.00Front brake:Type:
Single disc brake
Operation:
Right hand operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4Rear 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:
100.0 mm (3.94 in)Rear suspension:Type:
Unit swing
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
105.0 mm (4.13 in)Electrical system:Ignition system:
TCI (digital)
Charging system:
AC magnetoBattery:Model:
GTX9-BS
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 8.0 AhHeadlight:Bulb type:
Halogen bulbBulb voltage, wattage × quantity:Low beam headlight:
12 V, 55.0 W × 1
High beam headlight:
12 V, 55.0 W × 1
Tail/brake light:
12 V, 5.0 W/21.0 W × 2
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