Spoke Wheels - Yamaha 2008 WR250R Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
with the local regulations.
Tire information
This motorcycle is equipped with tube
1
tires.
WARNING
2
G
The front and rear tires should
be of the same make and de-
3
sign, otherwise the handling
characteristics of the vehicle
4
cannot be guaranteed.
G After extensive tests, only the
5
tires listed below have been ap-
proved for this
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
6
Front tire:
7
Size:
80/100-21M/C 51P
Manufacturer/model:
8
BRIDGESTONE/TW-301 F
Rear tire:
Size:
9
120/80-18M/C 62P
Manufacturer/model:
BRIDGESTONE/TW-302 F
WARNING
G
It is dangerous to ride with a
worn-out tire. When a tire tread
begins to show crosswise lines,
have a Yamaha dealer replace
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the tire immediately.
G 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.
G It is not recommended to patch
a punctured tube. If unavoid-
model by
able, however, patch the tube
very carefully and replace it as
soon
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as possible with a
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Spoke wheels

To maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your motorcy-
cle, note the following points regarding
the specified wheels.
G
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.
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 han-
dling characteristics, and a short-
ened tire life.
G
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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