Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
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The tire tread depth limits may differ
from country to country. Always com-
ply with the local regulations.
WARNING
EWA10472
Have a Yamaha dealer replace
excessively worn tires. Besi des
b ein g ille gal, operatin g the vehi-
cle with excessively worn tires
d ecreases 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 to do so.
Ride at mo derate speed s after
chan gin g a tire since the tire
surface must first be “ broken
in” for it to d evelop its optimal
characteristics.
Tire information This model is equipped with tubeless
tires and tire air valves.
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
EWA10902
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 b e different, which
coul d lea d to an acci dent.
Always make sure that the valve
caps are securely installe d to
prevent air pressure leakag e.
Use only the tire valves an d
valve cores liste d below to
avoi d tire deflation during a ride.
After extensive tests, only the tires list-
ed below have been approved for this
model by Yamaha.
Minimum tire trea d d epth (front an d
rear): 1.6 mm (0.06 in)
1. Tire air valve
2. Tire air valve core
3. Tire air valve cap with seal
Front tire:Size:
120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Manufacturer/model: BRIDGESTONE/BT023F E
Rear tire: Size:180/55ZR17M/C(73W)
Manufacturer/model: BRIDGESTONE/BT023R E
FRONT an d REAR:
Tire air valve: TR412
Valve core:
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