Operation Manual

EAU00462
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
NOTE:
The tire tread depth limits may differ from
country to country. Always comply with the
local regulations.
EW000079
WARNING 0
•
Have a Yamaha dealer replace
excessively worn tires. Besides
being illegal, operating the motor-
cycle with excessively worn tires
decreases riding stability and can
lead to loss of control.
•
The replacement of all wheel- and
brake-related parts, including the
tires, should be left to a Yamaha
dealer, who has the necessary pro-
fessional knowledge and experi-
ence.
Tire information
This motorcycle is equipped with cast
wheels and tubeless tires with valves.
EW000080
WARNING 0
•
The front and rear tires should be
of the same make and design, oth-
erwise the handling characteris-
tics of the motorcycle cannot be
guaranteed.
•
After extensive tests, only the tires
listed below have been approved
for this model by Yamaha Motor
Co., Ltd.
•
Always make sure that the valve
caps are securely installed to pre-
vent air pressure leakage.
•
Use only the tire valves and valve
cores listed below to avoid tire
deflation during a high-speed ride.
6-15
6
Tire inspection
The tires must be checked before each ride.
If the center tread depth reaches the speci-
fied limit, if the tire has a nail or glass frag-
ments in it, or if the sidewall is cracked,
have a Yamaha dealer replace the tire im-
mediately.
1. Tire sidewall
a. Tire tread depth
Minimum tire
tread depth 1.6 mm
(front and rear)