2008 Yamaha Motorsports Raider Owners Manual - Page 56

2008 Yamaha Motorsports Raider Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 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) EWA10580 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. WARNING G 1. Tire air valve 2. Tire air valve core 3. Tire air valve cap with seal 6 G 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. 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: 120/70-21M/C 62H Manufacturer/model: METZELER/880 MARATHON Rear tire: Size: 210/40R18M/C 73H Manufacturer/model: METZELER/880 MARATHON FRONT and REAR: Tire air valve: TR412 Valve core: #9100 (original) 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. 6-15

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-15
6
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
EWA10580
●
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.
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.
Minimum tire tread depth (front and
rear):
1.0 mm (0.04 in)
1.
Tire air valve
2.
Tire air valve core
3.
Tire air valve cap with seal
Front tire:
Size:
120/70-21M/C 62H
Manufacturer/model:
METZELER/880 MARATHON
Rear tire:
Size:
210/40R18M/C 73H
Manufacturer/model:
METZELER/880 MARATHON
FRONT and REAR:
Tire air valve:
TR412
Valve core:
#9100 (original)