Tires - Yamaha EC-03 Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT

Tires

To maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your vehicle,
1
note the following points regarding the
specified tires.
2
Tire air pressure
3
The tire air pressure should be checked
and, if necessary, adjusted before each
ride.
4
WARNING
5
Never overload your vehicle. Opera-
tion of an overloaded vehicle could
6 cause an accident.
Tire air pressure (measured on cold
7
tires):
Front:
8 200 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm
Rear:
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm
9
Maximum load*:
87 kg (192 lb)
* Total weight of rider, cargo and ac-
cessories
Tire inspection
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2. Tire sidewall
The tires must be checked before each
ride. If the center tread depth reaches
the specified limit, if the tire has a nail or
glass fragments in it, or if the sidewall is
cracked, have a Yamaha dealer re-
place the tire immediately.
2
, 29 psi)
Minimum tire tread depth (front and
rear):
2
, 36 psi)
1.6 mm (0.06 in)
TIP
The tire tread depth limits may differ
from country to country. Always comply
with the local regulations.
Tire information
This vehicle is equipped with cast
wheels and tube tires.
1
After extensive tests, only the tires list-
ed below have been approved for this
model by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
2


8-5
Front tire:
Size:
60/100-12 36J
Manufacturer/model:
INOUE RUBBER/MB80
Rear tire:
Size:
60/100-12 36J
Manufacturer/model:
INOUE RUBBER/MB80
WARNING
Have a Yamaha dealer replace
excessively worn tires. Besides
being illegal, operating the vehi-
cle with excessively 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-
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