2003 Yamaha Motorsports Road Star Midnight Owners Manual - Page 76

2003 Yamaha Motorsports Road Star Midnight Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR combinations other than what is approved are used on this motorcycle. The front and rear tires should be of the same manufacture and design. _ EAU00680 _ CE-10E FRONT Manufacturer Dunlop Size 130/90-16 67H 130/90-16 M/C 67H 130/90-16 67H 130/90-16 M/C 67H Model D404FL 1. Tire sidewall 2. Tire wear indicator a. Tire tread depth Bridgestone REAR Manufacturer Dunlop G703F 6 Tire inspection Always check the tires before operating the motorcycle. If a tire tread shows crosswise line (minimum tread depth), if the tire has a nail or glass fragments in it, or if the side wall is cracked, contact a Yamaha dealer immediately and have the tire replaced. EW000078 Size 150/80B-16 71H 150/80B-16 M/C 71H 150/80B-16 71H 150/80B-16 M/C 71H Model D404 Bridgestone CE-23E G702 Minimum tire tread depth (front and rear) 0.04 in (1.0 mm) _ WARNING It is dangerous to ride with a worn-out tire. When a tire tread begins to show crosswise lines, have a Yamaha dealer replace the tire immediately. ● The replacement of all wheeland brake-related parts, including the tires, should be left to a Yamaha dealer, who has the necessary professional knowledge and experience. ● It is not recommended to patch a punctured tube. If unavoidable, however, patch the tube very carefully and replace it as soon as possible with a highquality product. ● WARNING After extensive tests, the tires mentioned below have been approved by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. for this model. No guarantee for handling characteristics can be given if tire _ NOTE: These limits may be different by regulation from country to country. If so, conform to the limits specified by the regulations of your own country. _ _ 6-19

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-19
6
Tire inspection
Always check the tires before operating
the motorcycle. If a tire tread shows
crosswise line (minimum tread depth),
if the tire has a nail or glass fragments
in it, or if the side wall is cracked, con-
tact a Yamaha dealer immediately and
have the tire replaced.
EW000078
WARNING
_
After extensive tests, the tires men-
tioned below have been approved
by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. for this
model. No guarantee for handling
characteristics can be given if tire
combinations other than what is ap-
proved are used on this motorcycle.
The front and rear tires should be of
the same manufacture and design.
_
CE-10E
CE-23E
NOTE:
_
These limits may be different by regula-
tion from country to country. If so, con-
form to the limits specified by the
regulations of your own country.
_
EAU00680
WARNING
_
It is dangerous to ride with a
worn-out tire. When a tire tread
begins to show crosswise lines,
have a Yamaha dealer replace
the tire immediately.
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.
It is not recommended to patch
a punctured tube. If unavoid-
able, however, patch the tube
very carefully and replace it as
soon as possible with a high-
quality product.
_
1.
Tire sidewall
2.
Tire wear indicator
a.
Tire tread depth
FRONT
Manufacturer
Size
Model
Dunlop
130/90-16 67H
D404FL
130/90-16 M/C 67H
Bridgestone
130/90-16 67H
G703F
130/90-16 M/C 67H
REAR
Manufacturer
Size
Model
Dunlop
150/80B-16 71H
D404
150/80B-16 M/C 71H
Bridgestone
150/80B-16 71H
G702
150/80B-16 M/C 71H
Minimum tire tread depth
(front and rear)
0.04 in (1.0 mm)