2015 YAMAHA PW50 tire size

SAFETY INFORMATION
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products or having other modifications
performed to your vehicle that change
any of the vehicle’s design or operation
characteristics can put you and others
at greater risk of serious injury or
death. You are responsible for injuries
related to changes in the vehicle.
Keep the following guidelines in mind,
as well as those provided under “Load-
ing” when mounting accessories.
 Never install accessories that
would impair the performance of
your motorcycle. Carefully inspect
the accessory before using it to
make sure that it does not in any
way reduce ground clearance or
cornering clearance, limit suspen-
sion travel, steering travel or con-
trol operation.
• Accessories fitted to the han- dlebar or the front fork area can
create instability due to improp-
er weight distribution. If acces-
sories are added to the
handlebar or front fork area,
they must be as lightweight as
possible and should be kept to
a minimum. • Bulky or large accessories may
seriously affect the stability of
the motorcycle. Wind may at-
tempt to lift the motorcycle, or
the motorcycle may become
unstable in cross winds.
• 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 accesso-
ries 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
dangerous loss of lights or engine
power.
Aftermarket Tires an d 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
7-12 for tire specifications and more in-
formation on replacing your tires.
Transportin
g the Motorcycle
Be sure to observe following instruc-
tions before transporting the motorcy-
cle in another vehicle.  Remove all loose items from the
motorcycle.
 Check that the fuel cock is in the
“S” (stop) position and that there
are no fuel leaks.
 Point the front wheel straight
ahead on the trailer or in the truck
bed, and choke it in a rail to pre-
vent movement.
 Shift the transmission in gear (for
models with a manual transmis-
sion).
 Secure the motorcycle with tie-
downs or suitable straps that are
attached to solid parts of the mo-
torcycle, such as the frame or up-
per front fork triple clamp (and not,
for example, to rubber-mounted
handlebars or turn signals, or
parts that could break). Choose
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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7Tire information
This model is equipped with tube tires.
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
EWA10462
The front an
d rear tires shoul d b e of
the same make an d d esi gn, other-
wise the han dlin g characteristics of
the vehicle may be different, which
coul d lea d to an acci dent.After extensive tests, only the tires list-
ed below have been approved for this
model by Yamaha.
WARNING
EWA15542
 Have a Yamaha dealer replace
excessively worn tires. Operat-
in g the motorcycle with exces-
sively worn tires decreases
ri din g sta bility an d can lead to
loss of control.
 The replacement of all wheel-
and b rake-relate d parts, inclu d-
in g the tires, shoul d b e left to a
Yamaha dealer, who has the
necessary professional knowl-
e dge an d experience. 
It is not recommen ded to patch
a punctured tube. If unavoi d-
a b le, however, patch the tu be
very carefully an d replace it as
soon as possi ble with a hi gh-
quality pro duct.
 Ride conservatively after
chan gin g a tire since the tire
must seat itself on the rim prop-
erly. Failure to allow proper
seatin g may cause tire failure,
which may result in damag e to
the motorcycle an d injury to the
ri der.Front tire:
Size:
2.50-10 4PR
Manufacturer/model:
BRIDGESTONE/M29
PW50 IRC/Z MARK II (ZAF)
PW50F IRC/Z MARK II
PW50F1 IRC/Z MARK II
Rear tire: Size:
2.50-10 4PR
Manufacturer/model: BRIDGESTONE/M29
PW50 IRC/Z MARK II (ZAF)
PW50F IRC/Z MARK II
PW50F1 IRC/Z MARK II
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Chassis:Frame type:Backbone
Caster angle:
25.50 °
Trail: 50 mm (2.0 in)Front tire:Type:
With tube
Size: 2.50-10 4PR
Manufacturer/model: BRIDGESTONE/M29
Manufacturer/model:
PW50 IRC/Z MARK II (ZAF)
PW50F IRC/Z MARK II
PW50F1 IRC/Z MARK II
Speed rating: 100 km/h (62 mph)Rear tire:Type:With tube
Size: 2.50-10 4PR
Manufacturer/model:
BRIDGESTONE/M29
Manufacturer/model: PW50 IRC/Z MARK II (ZAF)
PW50F IRC/Z MARK II
PW50F1 IRC/Z MARK II
Speed rating:
100 km/h (62 mph)
Loa din g:Maximum rider weight:
25.0 kg (55 lb)Tire air pressure (measure d on col d
tires):
Front:
100 kPa (1.00 kgf/cm², 15 psi)
Rear:
100 kPa (1.00 kgf/cm², 15 psi)
Front wheel:Wheel type:Panel wheel
Rim size:
10x1.50Rear wheel:Wheel type:Panel wheel
Rim size:
10x1.50Front brake:Type:
Drum brake
Operation:
Right hand operationRear brake:Type:
Drum brake
Operation:
Left hand operationFront suspension:Type:Telescopic fork
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper Wheel travel:
60 mm (2.4 in)
Rear suspension:Type:
Unit swing
Spring/shock absorber type: Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel: 50 mm (2.0 in)Electrical system:Ignition system:CDI
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