wheel torque YAMAHA TMAX 2021 Owners Manual

Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
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8 ageing. Old and aged tires shall be
checked by tire specialists to ascertain
their suitability for further use.
WARNING
EWA16101

The front an d rear tires shoul d
b e of the same make an d d e-
si gn, otherwise the han dlin g
characteristics of the vehicle
may be different, which coul d
lea d to an acci dent.
 Always make sure that the valve
caps are securely installed to
prevent air pressure leakag e.
 Use only the tire valves an d
valve cores listed below to
avoi d tire d eflation durin g a ri de.After extensive tests, only the tires list-
ed below have been approved for this
model by Yamaha.
EAU51921
Cast wheelsTo 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, warp-
age 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 de-
formed 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.
 After repairing or replacing the
front tire, tighten the valve stem
nut and locknut to the specified
torques.
Front tire:
Size:
120/70R15M/C 56H
Manufacturer/model:
BRIDGESTONE/BATTLAX SCF
Tire air valve: PVR59A
Valve core: #9100 (original)
Rear tire:
Size:160/60R15M/C 67H
Manufacturer/model:
BRIDGESTONE/BATTLAX SCR
Tire air valve: TR412
Valve core: #9100 (original)
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