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SAFETY INFORMATION
products or having other modifications
performed to your vehicle that change
any of the vehicle's design or opera-
tion characteristics can put you and
others at greater risk of serious injury
or death. You are responsible for in-
juries related to changes in the vehi-
cle.
Keep the following guidelines in mind,
as well as those provided under
"Loading" when mounting acces-
sories.
●Never install accessories or carry
cargo that would impair the perfor-
mance of your motorcycle. Care-
fully inspect the accessory before
using it to make sure that it does
not in any way reduce ground
clearance or cornering clearance,
limit suspension travel, steering
travel or control operation, or ob-
scure lights or reflectors.
Accessories fitted to the han-
dlebar or the front fork area can
create instability due to improp-
er weight distribution or aerody-
namic changes. If accessories
are added to the handlebar or
front fork area, they must be aslightweight as possible and
should be kept to a minimum.
Bulky or large accessories may
seriously affect the stability of
the motorcycle due to aerody-
namic effects. Wind may at-
tempt to lift the motorcycle, or
the motorcycle may become
unstable in cross winds. These
accessories may also cause in-
stability when passing or being
passed by large vehicles.
Certain accessories can dis-
place the operator from his or
her normal riding position. This
improper position limits the
freedom of movement of the
operator and may limit control
ability, therefore, such acces-
sories are not recommended.
●Use caution when adding electri-
cal accessories. If electrical ac-
cessories exceed the capacity of
the motorcycle's electrical sys-
tem, an electric failure could re-
sult, which could cause a danger-
ous loss of lights or engine power.Aftermarket Tires and Rims
The tires and rims that came with your
motorcycle were designed to match
the performance capabilities and to
provide the best combination of han-
dling, braking, and comfort. Other
tires, rims, sizes, and combinations
may not be appropriate. Refer to page
7-16 for tire specifications and more
information on replacing your tires.
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Tire information
This motorcycle is equipped with tube
tires.
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
Tire inspection
1. Tire sidewall
2. Tire tread depth
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 Yama-
ha dealer replace the tire immediately.
TIP
The tire tread depth limits may differ
from country to country. Always com-
ply with the local regulations.
Minimum tire tread depth
(front and rear):
1.0 mm (0.04 in)
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Operation:
Left foot operation
Gear ratio:
1
st:
30/12 (2.500)
2
nd:
26/16 (1.625)
3
rd:
23/20 (1.150)
4
th:
20/22 (0.909)
5
th:
20/26 (0.769)
Chassis:
Frame type:
Diamond
Caster angle:
28°
Trail:
113.0 mm (4.44 in)
Front tire:
Type:
With tube
Size:
90/90-21M/C 54S,
90/90-21M/C 54T
Manufacturer/model:
METZELER/TOURANCE FRONT
MICHELIN/SIRAC
Rear tire:
Type:
With tube
Size:
130/80-17M/C 65S,
130/80-17M/C 65TManufacturer/model:
METZELER/TOURANCE
MICHELIN/SIRAC A
Load:
Maximum load:
190 kg (419 lb)
(Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo
and accessories)
Tire air pressure
(measured on cold tires):
Load:
Up to 90 kg (0-198 lb)
Front:
210 kPa (30 psi) (2.1 kgf/cm
2)
Rear:
230 kPa (33 psi) (2.3 kgf/cm
2)
Load:
90-190 kg (198-419 lb)
Front:
230 kPa (33 psi) (2.3 kgf/cm
2)
Rear:
250 kPa (36 psi) (2.5 kgf/cm
2)
Off-road riding:
Front:
200 kPa (29 psi) (2.0 kgf/cm
2)
Rear:
200 kPa (29 psi) (2.0 kgf/cm
2)
High-speed riding:
Front:
210 kPa (30 psi) (2.1 kgf/cm
2)
Rear:
230 kPa (33 psi) (2.3 kgf/cm
2)
Front wheel:
Type:
Spoke wheel
Rim size:
21 x 1.85
Rear wheel:
Type:
Spoke wheel
Rim size:
17M/C x MT2.75
Front brake:
Type:
Dual disc brake
Operation:
Right hand
Fluid:
DOT 4
Rear brake:
Type:
Single disc brake
Operation:
Right foot
Fluid:
DOT 4
Front suspension:
Type:
Telescopic fork
Spring/damper type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
210 mm (8.26 in)
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