Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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if the tire has a nail or glass fragments
in it, or if the sidewall is cracked, con-
tact a Yamaha dealer immediately and
have the tire replaced.
WARNING
EWA10520
It is dangerous to ride with a worn-
out tire. When a tire tread begins to
show lines, have a Yamaha dealer
replace the tire immediately. Brakes,
tires and related wheel parts re-
placement should also be left to a
Yamaha dealer.
Tire information
This motorcycle is equipped with cast
wheels and tubeless tires.
WARNING
EWA10460
● The front and rear tires should
be of the same make and de-
sign, otherwise the handling
characteristics of the vehicle
cannot be guaranteed.
● After extensive tests, only the
tires listed below have been ap-
proved for this model by
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
EAU21940
Spoke wheels (XVS1100)
To maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your motor-
cycle, note the following points
regarding the specified wheels.
● The wheel rims should be checked
for cracks, bends or warpage, and
the spokes for looseness or dam-
age before each ride. If any dam-
age is found, have a Yamaha
dealer replace the wheel. Do not
attempt even the smallest repair to
the wheel. A deformed or cracked
wheel must be replaced.
● The wheel should be balanced
whenever either the tire or wheel
has been changed or replaced. An
unbalanced wheel can result in
poor performance, adverse han-
dling characteristics, and a short-
ened tire life.
● Ride at moderate speeds after
changing a tire since the tire sur-
face must first be “broken in” for it
to develop its optimal characteris-
tics.
Minimum tire tread depth (front and
rear):
1.0 mm (0.04 in)
Front tire:
Size:
130/90-16M/C 67S
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP/D404F
BRIDGESTONE/EXEDRA G703
Rear tire:
Size:
170/80-15M/C 77S
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP/D404G
BRIDGESTONE/EXEDRA G702
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