PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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sively worn tires decreases
riding stability and can lead to
loss of control.
● 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.
● It is not recommended to patch
a punctured tube. If unavoid-
able, however, patch the tube
very carefully and replace it as
soon as possible with a high-
quality product.
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Spoke wheels
To maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your motor-
cycle, note the following points
regarding the specified wheels.
● The wheel rims should be checked
for cracks, bends or warpage, and
the spokes for looseness or dam-
age before each ride. If any dam-
age 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.
● Ride at moderate speeds after
changing a tire since the tire sur-
face must first be “broken in” for it
to develop its optimal characteris-
tics.
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Accessories and replacement
parts
WARNING
EWA14481
The accessories or replacement
parts you choose for your vehicle
should be designed specifically for
this model, and they must be se-
curely mounted to maintain the in-
herent stability of the original
design. Genuine Yamaha Parts and
Accessories are designed and test-
ed to be compatible with your vehi-
cle. Yamaha recommends the use of
Genuine Yamaha Parts and Acces-
sories before making a purchase.
Use of non-Yamaha-approved ac-
cessories or replacement parts may
cause loss of handling stability and
riding safety. Since Yamaha cannot
control the quality of accessories or
parts manufactured by other compa-
nies, Yamaha cannot be held liable
for any consequences caused by
the use of items which have not
been approved by Yamaha.
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