2012 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 1300 Owners Manual - Page 59

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EWA10521 WARNING G G It is dangerous to ride with a worn-out tire. When a tire tread begins to show lines, have a Yamaha dealer replace the tire immediately. Brakes, tires and related wheel parts replacement should also be left to a Yamaha dealer. Ride at moderate speeds after changing a tire since the tire surface must first be "broken in" for it to develop its optimal characteristics. After extensive tests, only the tires listed below have been approved for this model by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. 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 EAU21962 Cast wheels To maximize the performance, durability, and safe operation of your vehicle, note the following points regarding the specified wheels. G The wheel rims should be checked for cracks, bends, warpage or other damage before each ride. If any damage is found, have a Yamaha dealer replace the wheel. Do not attempt even the smallest repair to the wheel. A deformed or cracked wheel must be replaced. G The wheel should be balanced whenever either the tire or wheel has been changed or replaced. An unbalanced wheel can result in poor performance, adverse handling characteristics, and a shortened tire life. Tire information This motorcycle is equipped with tubeless tires, tire air valves and cast wheels. EWA10461 7 WARNING The front and rear tires should be of the same make and design, otherwise the handling characteristics of the vehicle may be different, which could lead to an accident. 7-18

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
7-18
7
WARNING
EWA10521
●
It is dangerous to ride with a
worn-out tire. When a tire tread
begins to show lines, have a
Yamaha dealer replace the tire
immediately. Brakes, tires and
related wheel parts replacement
should also be left to a Yamaha
dealer.
●
Ride at moderate speeds after
changing a tire since the tire
surface must first be “broken
in” for it to develop its optimal
characteristics.
Tire information
This motorcycle is equipped with tube-
less tires, tire air valves and cast
wheels.
WARNING
EWA10461
The front and rear tires should be of
the same make and design, other-
wise the handling characteristics of
the vehicle may be different, which
could lead to an accident.
After extensive tests, only the tires list-
ed below have been approved for this
model by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
EAU21962
Cast wheels
To maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your vehicle,
note the following points regarding the
specified wheels.
●
The wheel rims should be checked
for cracks, bends, warpage or oth-
er damage before each ride. If any
damage is found, have a Yamaha
dealer replace the wheel. Do not
attempt even the smallest repair to
the wheel. A deformed or cracked
wheel must be replaced.
●
The wheel should be balanced
whenever either the tire or wheel
has been changed or replaced. An
unbalanced wheel can result in
poor performance, adverse han-
dling characteristics, and a short-
ened tire life.
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