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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 imme-
diately.
1. Side wall
2. Wear indicator
a. Tread depth
NOTE:
The tire tread depth limits may differ
from country to country. Always com-
ply with the local regulations.
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8 Have a Yamaha dealer replace
excessively worn tires.
Besides being illegal, operat-
ing the motorcycle with exces-
sively worn tires decreases
riding stability and can lead to
loss of control.
8 The replacement of all wheel-
and brake-related parts,
including the tires, should be
left to a Yamaha dealer, who
has the necessary profession-
al knowledge and experience.
Tire information
This motorcycle is equipped with tube
tires.
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8 The front and rear tires should
be of the same make and
design, otherwise the handling
characteristics of the motorcy-
cle cannot be guaranteed.
8 After extensive tests, only the
tires listed below have been
approved for this model by
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
Minimum tire tread depth
(front and rear)
1.0 mm
FRONT
Manufacturer Size Type
BRIDGESTONE
90/90-21 54S TW47
DUNLOP
90/90-21 54S TRAIL MAX L
REAR
Manufacturer Size Type
BRIDGESTONE
120/90-17 64S TW48
DUNLOP 120/90-17 64S TRAIL MAX
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