2008 Yamaha Motorsports Midnight Warrior Owners Manual - Page 59

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR Tire information G G Always make sure that the valve caps are securely installed to prevent air pressure leakage. Use only the tire valves and valve cores listed below to avoid tire deflation during a high-speed ride. EWA10600 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. 1. Tire air valve 2. Tire air valve core 3. Tire air valve cap with seal This motorcycle is equipped with cast wheels and tubeless tires with valves. EWA10480 WARNING G G The front and rear tires should be of the same make and design, otherwise the handling characteristics of the motorcycle cannot be guaranteed. After extensive tests, only the tires listed below have been approved for this model by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. Front tire: Size: 120/70 ZR18M/C (59W) Manufacturer/model: DUNLOP/D220F ST G BRIDGESTONE/BT020F G Rear tire: Size: 200/50 ZR17M/C (75W) Manufacturer/model: DUNLOP/D220 ST BRIDGESTONE/BT020R FRONT and REAR: Tire air valve: TR412 Valve core: #9100 (original) 6 6-20

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-20
6
Tire information
This motorcycle is equipped with cast
wheels and tubeless tires with valves.
WARNING
EWA10480
●
The front and rear tires should
be of the same make and de-
sign, otherwise the handling
characteristics of the motor-
cycle cannot be guaranteed.
●
After extensive tests, only the
tires listed below have been ap-
proved
for
this
model
by
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
●
Always make sure that the valve
caps are securely installed to
prevent air pressure leakage.
●
Use only the tire valves and
valve cores listed below to
avoid tire deflation during a
high-speed ride.
WARNING
EWA10600
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 air valve
2.
Tire air valve core
3.
Tire air valve cap with seal
Front tire:
Size:
120/70 ZR18M/C (59W)
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP/D220F ST G
BRIDGESTONE/BT020F G
Rear tire:
Size:
200/50 ZR17M/C (75W)
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP/D220 ST
BRIDGESTONE/BT020R
FRONT and REAR:
Tire air valve:
TR412
Valve core:
#9100 (original)