2008 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 1300 Tourer Owners Manual - Page 59

2008 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 1300 Tourer Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR Tire inspection EWA10460 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. EWA10580 WARNING G WARNING G 1. Tire sidewall 2. Tire wear indicator 3. Tire tread depth G 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. Minimum tire tread depth (front and rear): 1.0 mm (0.04 in) 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. 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 information This motorcycle is equipped with cast wheels and tubeless tires. Front tire: Size: 130/90 16M/C 67H Manufacturer/model: DUNLOP/D404F X BRIDGESTONE/EXEDRA G721 Rear tire: Size: 170/70B 16M/C 75H Manufacturer/model: DUNLOP/K555 BRIDGESTONE/EXEDRA G722 G 6 6-18

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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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.
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.
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.
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)
Front tire:
Size:
130/90 16M/C 67H
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP/D404F X
BRIDGESTONE/EXEDRA G721
Rear tire:
Size:
170/70B 16M/C 75H
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP/K555
BRIDGESTONE/EXEDRA G722 G