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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Front tire:Size:90/90-21M/C 54S
90/90-21M/C 54T
Manufacturer/model: METZELER/TOURANCE
FRONT MICHELIN/SIRAC
Rear tire: Size:130/80-17M/C 65S
130/80-17M/C 65T
Manufacturer/model: METZELER/TOURANCE
MICHELIN/SIRAC A
EWA10570
WARNING0
●Have a Yamaha dealer replace
excessively worn tires. Besides
being illegal, operating the mo-
torcycle with excessively worn
tires decreases riding stability
and can lead to loss of control.
●The replacement of all wheel-
and brake-related parts, in-
cluding the tires, should be left
to a Yamaha dealer, who has
the necessary professional
knowledge 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.
EAU21940
Spoke wheels
To maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your motor-
cycle, note the following points regard-
ing the specified wheels.
●The wheel rims should be
checked for cracks, bends or
warpage, and the spokes for
looseness 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 de-
formed or cracked wheel must be
replaced.
●The wheel should be balancedwhenever either the tire or wheel
has been changed or replaced.
An unbalanced wheel can result
in poor performance, adverse
handling characteristics, and a
shortened tire life.
●Ride at moderate speeds afterchanging a tire since the tire sur-
face must first be "broken in" for it
to develop its optimal characteris-
tics.
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