2005 Yamaha Motorsports V Star Classic Owners Manual - Page 61

2005 Yamaha Motorsports V Star Classic Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR vehicle. Operation of an overloaded vehicle could cause tire damage, an accident, or even injury. Tire inspection G EWA10560 EWA10460 WARNING G WARNING G G 1. Tire sidewall 2. Tire wear indicator 3. Tire tread depth 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. Minimum tire tread depth (front and rear): 1.0 mm (0.04 in) 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. G The front and rear tires should be of the same make and design, otherwise the handling characteristics of the vehicle cannot be guaranteed. After extensive tests, only the tires listed below have been approved for this model by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. 6 Tire information This motorcycle is equipped with spoke wheels and tube tires. 6-18

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-18
6
vehicle. Operation of an overloaded
vehicle could cause tire damage, an
accident, or even injury.
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.
WARNING
EWA10560
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.
Tire information
This motorcycle is equipped with spoke
wheels and tube tires.
WARNING
EWA10460
The front and rear tires should
be of the same make and de-
sign, otherwise the handling
characteristics of the vehicle
cannot be guaranteed.
After extensive tests, only the
tires listed below have been ap-
proved
for
this
model
by
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
1.
Tire sidewall
2.
Tire wear indicator
3.
Tire tread depth
Minimum tire tread depth (front and
rear):
1.0 mm (0.04 in)