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 motorcycle is equipped with cast
wheels and tubeless 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
EWA10470
Have a Yamaha dealer replace
excessively worn tires. Besides
being illegal, operating the vehi-
Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):
0–90 kg (0–198 lb):
Front:
175 kPa (1.75 kgf/cm², 25 psi)
Rear:
200 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm², 29 psi)
90–196 kg (198–432 lb):
Front:
175 kPa (1.75 kgf/cm², 25 psi)
Rear:
280 kPa (2.80 kgf/cm², 41 psi)
Maximum load*:
196 kg (432 lb)
* Total weight of rider, passenger, car-
go and accessories
1. Tire sidewall
2. Tire tread depth
Minimum tire tread depth (front and
rear):
1.6 mm (0.06 in)
Front tire:
Size:
2.75-18 42P
Manufacturer/model:
CHENG SHIN/C-910
Rear tire:
Size:
90/90-18 57P
Manufacturer/model:
CHENG SHIN/C-905
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SPECIFICATIONS
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5th:
21/24 (0.875)
Chassis:Frame type:
Diamond
Caster angle:
26.33 °
Trail:
90.0 mm (3.54 in)Front tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size:
2.75-18 42P
Manufacturer/model:
CHENG SHIN/C-910Rear tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size:
90/90-18 57P
Manufacturer/model:
CHENG SHIN/C-905Loading:Maximum load:
196 kg (432 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 (1.75 kgf/cm², 25 psi)Rear:
200 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm², 29 psi)
Loading condition:
90–196 kg (198–432 lb)
Front:
175 kPa (1.75 kgf/cm², 25 psi)
Rear:
280 kPa (2.80 kgf/cm², 41 psi)
Front wheel:Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size:
J18 x MT1.85Rear wheel:Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size:
J18 x MT1.85Front 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:
120.0 mm (4.72 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:
TCI (digital)
Charging system:
AC magnetoBattery:Model:
YTX7L-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, 10.0 W × 2
Rear turn signal light:
12 V, 10.0 W × 2
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