2013 Yamaha Motorsports Road Star Silverado S Owners Manual - Page 67

2013 Yamaha Motorsports Road Star Silverado S Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EWA10581 WARNING ● ● ● 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 to do so. Ride at moderate speeds after changing a tire since the tire surface must first be "broken in" for it to develop its optimal characteristics. ageing. Old and aged tires shall be checked by tire specialists to ascertain their suitability for further use. EWA10461 EAU21962 Cast wheels To maximize the performance, durability, 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 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. ● 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. 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. 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: BRIDGESTONE/G703N Rear tire: Size: 150/80B16M/C 71H Manufacturer/model: BRIDGESTONE/G702N 7 Tire information This motorcycle is equipped with tubeless tires, tire air valves and cast wheels. Tires age, even if they have not been used or have only been used occasionally. Cracking of the tread and sidewall rubber, sometimes accompanied by carcass deformation, is an evidence of 7-20

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
7-20
7
WARNING
EWA10581
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 to do so.
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.
Tires age, even if they have not been
used or have only been used occasion-
ally. Cracking of the tread and sidewall
rubber, sometimes accompanied by
carcass deformation, is an evidence of
ageing. Old and aged tires shall be
checked by tire specialists to ascertain
their suitability for further use.
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:
BRIDGESTONE/G703N
Rear tire:
Size:
150/80B16M/C 71H
Manufacturer/model:
BRIDGESTONE/G702N