CHASSIS
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WARNING
EWA37P1007
After extensive tests, the tires listed below
have been approved by Yamaha Motor Es-
paña, S.A. for this model. The front and rear
tires should always be by the same manufac-
turer and of the same design. No guarantee
concerning handling characteristics can be
given if a tire combination other than one ap-
proved by Yamaha is used on this vehicle.
WARNING
EWA13210
New tires have a relatively low grip on the
road surface until they have been slightly
worn. Therefore, approximately 100 km
should be traveled at normal speed before
any high-speed riding is done.
IP
For tires with a direction of rotation mark “1”:
Install the tire with the mark pointing in the direc-
tion of wheel rotation.
EAS21670
CHECKING THE WHEELS
The following procedure applies to both of the
wheels.
1. Check:
• Wheel
Damage/out-of-round → Replace.
WARNING
EWA13260
Never attempt to make any repairs to the
wheel.
IP
After a tire or wheel has been changed or re-
placed, always balance the wheel.
EAS21690
CHECKING AND LUBRICATING THE
CABLES
The following procedure applies to all of the in-
ner and outer cables.
WARNING
EWA37P1008
A damaged outer cable may cause the cable
to corrode and interfere with its movement.
Replace damaged outer cable and inner ca-
bles as soon as possible.
1. Check:
• Outer cable
Damage → Replace.
2. Check:
• Cable operation
Rough movement → Lubricate.
IP
Hold the cable end upright and pour a few drops
of lubricant into the cable sheath or use a suit-
able lubricating device.
EAS21700
LUBRICATING THE LEVERS
Lubricate the pivoting points and metal-to-metal
moving parts of the levers.
EAS21720
LUBRICATING THE SIDESTAND
Lubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metal
moving parts of the sidestand.
Front tire
Size
120/70–15 M/C 56P (PIRELLI)
120/70–15 M/C 56S (MICHELIN)
Manufacturer/model
MICHELIN/GOLD STANDARD
PIRELLI/GTS23
Rear tire
Size
140/70–14 M/C 68P (PIRELLI)
140/70–14 M/C 68S (MICHELIN)
Manufacturer/model
MICHELIN/GOLD STANDARD
PIRELLI/GTS24
Recommended lubricant
Engine oil or a suitable cable lu-
bricant
Recommended lubricant
Silicone grease
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
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