Operation Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Tire inspection
The tires must be checked before each
ride. If the tire shows crosswise lines
(minimum tread depth), if the tire has a
nail or glass fragments in it, or if the
sidewall is cracked, have a Yamaha
dealer replace the tire immediately.
CE-23E
NOTE:
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The tire tread depth limits may differ
from country to country. Always comply
with the local regulations.
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EW000079
WARNING
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Have a Yamaha dealer replace
excessively worn tires. Besides
being illegal, operating the
motorcycle with excessively
worn tires decreases riding sta-
bility and can lead to loss of
control.
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The replacement of all wheel-
and brake-related parts, includ-
ing the tires, should be left to a
Yamaha dealer, who has the
necessary professional knowl-
edge and experience.
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Tire information
This motorcycle is equipped with tube
tires.
EW000078
WARNING
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The front and rear tires should
be of the same make and de-
sign, otherwise the handling
characteristics of the motor-
cycle cannot be guaranteed.
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After extensive tests, only the
tires listed below have been ap-
proved for this model by
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
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CE-10E
1. Sidewall
2. Tire wear indicator
a. Tire tread depth
Minimum tire tread depth
(front and rear)
1.0 mm
FRONT
Manufacturer Size Model
Dunlop 70/90-16 36P D110
REAR
Manufacturer Size Model
Dunlop 80/90-16 43P D110
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