PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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6Tire information
This motorcycle is equipped with tube-
less tires, tire air valves and cast
wheels.
Tires age, even if they have not been
used or have only been used occasion-
ally. Cracking of the tread and sidewall
rubber, sometimes accompanied by
carcass deformation, is an evidence of
ageing. Old and aged tires shall be
checked by tire specialists to ascertain
their suitability for further use.
WARNING
EWA10482
The front an d rear tires shoul d
b e of the same make an d d e-
si gn, otherwise the han dlin g
characteristics of the motorcy-
cle may be different, which
coul d lea d to an acci dent.
Always make sure that the valve
caps are securely installed to
prevent air pressure leakag e.
Use only the tire valves an d
valve cores listed below to
avoi d tire deflation durin g a
hi gh-spee d ri de.After extensive tests, only the tires list-
ed below have been approved for this
model by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
WARNING
EWA10601
This motorcycle is fitte d with super-
hi gh-spee d tires. Note the followin g
points in or der to make the most ef-
ficient use of these tires. Use only the specified replace-
ment tires. Other tires may run
the dan ger of burstin g at super
hi gh spee ds.
Bran d-new tires can have a rel-
atively poor grip on certain roa d
surfaces until they have been
“ b roken in”. Therefore, it is a d-
visa ble before doin g any hi gh-
1. Tire air valve
2. Tire air valve core
3. Tire air valve cap with seal
Front tire:
Size:
120/70 ZR17M/C (58W)
Manufacturer/model:
BRIDGESTONE/BT023F E
Rear tire: Size:
180/55 ZR17M/C (73W)
Manufacturer/model: BRIDGESTONE/BT023R E
FRONT an d REAR:
Tire air valve: TR412
Valve core: #9100 (original)
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