2007 Yamaha Motorsports Road Star Midnight Owners Manual - Page 66

2007 Yamaha Motorsports Road Star Midnight Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR EWA11020 WARNING Because loading has an enormous impact on the handling, braking, performance and safety characteristics of your motorcycle, you should keep the following precautions in mind. G NEVER OVERLOAD THE MOTORCYCLE! Operation of an overloaded motorcycle may result in tire damage, loss of control, or severe injury. Make sure that the total weight of rider, passenger, cargo, and accessories does not exceed the specified maximum load for the vehicle. G Do not carry along loosely packed items, which can shift during a ride. G Securely pack the heaviest items close to the center of the motorcycle and distribute the weight evenly on both sides. G Adjust the suspension and tire air pressure with regard to the load. G Check the tire condition and air pressure before each ride. G EWA10460 WARNING 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. Tire inspection G 6 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 line (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. Front tire: Size: 130/90-16M/C 67H Manufacturer/model: BRIDGESTONE/G703 DUNLOP/D404F Rear tire: Size: 150/80B16M/C 71H Manufacturer/model: BRIDGESTONE/G702 DUNLOP/D404R Minimum tire tread depth (front and rear): 1.0 mm (0.04 in) 6-20

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-20
6
WARNING
EWA11020
Because loading has an enormous
impact on the handling, braking,
performance and safety characteris-
tics of your motorcycle, you should
keep the following precautions in
mind.
NEVER
OVERLOAD
THE
MOTORCYCLE! Operation of an
overloaded motorcycle may re-
sult in tire damage, loss of con-
trol, or severe injury. Make sure
that the total weight of rider,
passenger, cargo, and accesso-
ries does not exceed the speci-
fied maximum load for the
vehicle.
Do not carry along loosely
packed items, which can shift
during a ride.
Securely
pack
the
heaviest
items close to the center of the
motorcycle and distribute the
weight evenly on both sides.
Adjust the suspension and tire
air pressure with regard to the
load.
Check the tire condition and air
pressure before each ride.
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 sidewall is cracked, con-
tact a Yamaha dealer immediately and
have the tire replaced.
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
Front tire:
Size:
130/90-16M/C
67H
Manufacturer/model:
BRIDGESTONE/G703
DUNLOP/D404F
Rear tire:
Size:
150/80B16M/C 71H
Manufacturer/model:
BRIDGESTONE/G702
DUNLOP/D404R
Minimum tire tread depth (front and
rear):
1.0 mm (0.04 in)