2012 YAMAHA MT-03 tires

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MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
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Long-term
Before storing your motorcycle for
several months:
1. Follow all the instructions in the
“Care” section of this chapter.
2. Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel
stabilizer (if available) to prevent
the fuel tank from rusting and the
fuel from deteriorating.
3. Perform the following steps to
protect the cylinder, piston rings,
etc. from corrosion.
a. Remove the spark plug cap
and spark plug.
b. Pour a teaspoonful of engine
oil into the spark plug bore.
c. Install the spark plug cap onto
the spark plug, and then place
the spark plug on the cylinder
head so that the electrodes
are grounded. (This will limit
sparking during the next
step.)
d. Turn the engine over several
times with the starter. (This
will coat the cylinder wall with
oil.)e. Remove the spark plug cap
from the spark plug, and then
install the spark plug and the
spark plug cap.
EWA10950
WARNING0
To prevent damage or injury from
sparking, make sure to ground the
spark plug electrodes while turning
the engine over.
4. Lubricate all control cables and
the pivoting points of all levers
and pedals as well as of the side-
stand/centerstand.
5. Check and, if necessary, correct
the tire air pressure, and then lift
the motorcycle so that both of its
wheels are off the ground. Alter-
natively, turn the wheels a little
every month in order to prevent
the tires from becoming degraded
in one spot.
6. Cover the muffler outlets with
plastic bags to prevent moisture
from entering them.
7. Remove the battery and fully
charge it. Store it in a cool, dry
place and charge it once a month.
Do not store the battery in an ex-
cessively cold or warm place [less
than 0 °C (30 °F) or more than 30
°C (90 °F)]. For more information
on storing the battery, see
page 6-31.
NOTE:
Make any necessary repairs before
storing the motorcycle.

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SPECIFICATIONS
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Operation:
Left foot operation
Gear ratio:
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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:
Truss diamond
Caster angle:
26°
Trail:
97.0 mm (3.81 in)
Front tire:
Type:
Tubeless
Size:
120/70-ZR17M/C (58W),
120/70-R17M/C (58H)
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP D270F
PIRELLI SCORPION SYNC
Rear tire:
Type:
Tubeless
Size:
160/60-ZR17M/C (69W),
160/60-R17M/C (69H)Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP D270
PIRELLI SCORPION SYNC
Load:
Maximum load:
186 kg (410 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
3)
Rear:
230 kPa (33 psi) (2.3 kgf/cm
3)
Load:
90-186 kg (198-410 lb)
Front:
230 kPa (33 psi) (2.3 kgf/cm
3)
Rear:
250 kPa (36 psi) (2.5 kgf/cm
3)
High-speed riding:
Front:
210 kPa (30 psi) (2.1 kgf/cm
3)
Rear:
230 kPa (33 psi) (2.3 kgf/cm
3)
Front wheel:
Type:
Cast wheel
Rim size:
17M/C x MT3.50
Rear wheel:
Type:
Cast wheel
Rim size:
17M/C x MT5.00
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:
130 mm (5.12 in)
Rear suspension:
Type:
Swingarm
Spring/damper type:
Coil spring/gas-oil damper,
spring preload adjustable
Wheel travel:
120.0 mm (4.72 in)

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INDEX
Throttle grip and cable, checking
and lubricating ..............................6-25
Tips for reducing fuel consumption ....5-3
Tires .................................................6-16
Air pressure ..................................6-16
Tire information .............................6-18
Tire inspection ..............................6-17
Tool kit ................................................6-1
Troubleshooting................................6-39
Troubleshooting charts .................6-40
Engine overheating .......................6-41
Turn signal indicator light ...................3-4
Turn signal light bulb, replacing .......6-35
Turn signal switch..............................3-9
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Valve clearance ................................6-15
Vehicle identification number .............9-1
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Warning lights ....................................3-4
Wheel bearings, checking ................6-29
Wheels, cast.....................................6-19