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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR CE-10E FRONT EAU00684 Manufacturer Bridgestone Dunlop REAR Manufacturer Bridgestone Size 110/90-18 M/C 61V 110/90-18 61V 110/90-18 M/C 61V 110/90-18 61V Model G525AW F20 Size 150/90-15 M/C 74V 150/90-15 M/C 74V Model G526BW K525 1. Tire sidewall 2. Tire wear indicator a. Tire tread depth Dunlop CE-23E Minimum tire tread depth (front and rear) 1.0 mm (0.04 in) Tire inspection Always check the tires before operating the motorcycle. If a tire tread shows crosswise lines (minimum tread depth), if the tire has a nail or glass fragments in it, or if the sidewall is cracked, contact a Yamaha dealer immediately and have the tire replaced. WARNING This motorcycle is fitted with superhigh-speed tires. Note the following points in order to make the most efficient use of these tires. G Use only the specified replacement tires. Other tires may run the danger of bursting at super high speeds. G Brand-new tires can have a relatively poor grip on certain road surfaces until they have been "broken in". Therefore, it is advisable before doing any highspeed riding to ride conservatively for approximately 100 km (60 mi) after installing a new tire. G The tires must be warmed up before a high-speed run. G Always adjust the tire air pressure according to the operating conditions. @ @ 6 6-24

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-24
6
Tire inspection
Always check the tires before operating
the motorcycle. If a tire tread shows
crosswise lines (minimum tread depth),
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.
CE-10E
CE-23E
EAU00684
WARNING
@
This motorcycle is fitted with super-
high-speed tires. Note the following
points in order to make the most ef-
ficient use of these tires.
●
Use only the specified replace-
ment tires. Other tires may run
the danger of bursting at super
high speeds.
●
Brand-new tires can have a rela-
tively poor grip on certain road
surfaces until they have been
“broken in”. Therefore, it is ad-
visable before doing any high-
speed riding to ride conserva-
tively for approximately 100 km
(60 mi) after installing a new
tire.
●
The tires must be warmed up
before a high-speed run.
●
Always adjust the tire air pres-
sure according to the operating
conditions.
@
1.
Tire sidewall
2.
Tire wear indicator
a.
Tire tread depth
FRONT
Manufacturer
Size
Model
Bridgestone
110/90-18 M/C 61V
110/90-18 61V
G525AW
Dunlop
110/90-18 M/C 61V
110/90-18 61V
F20
REAR
Manufacturer
Size
Model
Bridgestone
150/90-15 M/C 74V
G526BW
Dunlop
150/90-15 M/C 74V
K525
Minimum tire tread depth
(front and rear)
1.0 mm (0.04 in)