tires YAMAHA T105 1998 Owners Manual

GIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAY ...............5
GENERAL NOTE..............................................6
DESCRIPTION ..................................................8
MOTORCYCLE IDENTIFICATION ...................9
Identification numbers record ...................9
Key identification number .......................10
Frame serial number ................................10
Engine serial number ...............................10
CONTROL FUNCTIONS................................11
Main switch ...............................................11
Indicator lights ..........................................12
Instrument panel.......................................13
Handlebar switches ..................................14
Shift pedal .................................................16
Front brake lever .......................................16
Rear brake pedal .......................................17
Fuel tank cap .............................................17
Starter lever 1..........................................18
Kick starter .................................................18Steering lock..............................................19
Seat ............................................................20
Helmet holder ...........................................21
Side cover removal...................................21
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ...........................22
Fuel .............................................................24
Engine oil ...................................................25
Tires ............................................................26
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS.............................................27
Starting and warming up a
cold engine ................................................28
Starting a warm engine ...........................30
Shifting.......................................................31
To start out and accelerate.......................31
To decelerate .............................................33
Engine break-in .........................................34
Parking .......................................................36
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CONTENTS
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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Before using this motorcycle, check the following points:
Item Routine Page
Fuel9Check fuel level/top up as required. 24
Engine oil9Check oil level/add oil as required. 25, 41~43
9Check operation, condition and free play. Adjust if necessary.
BrakeMake sure the brankes are working properly by checking at 50~52
low speed shortly.
Throttle grip/Housing9Check for smooth operation. Lubricate/Adjust if necessary.—
Drive chain9Check chain slack and condition. Adjust if necessary. 53~56
Wheels/Tires9Check tire pressure, wear, damage and spoke tightness. 26~27
Control/Meter cable9Check for smooth operation. Lubricate if necessary.—
Brake and shift pedal shafts9Check for smooth operation. Lubricate if necessary. 57
Brake lever pivots9Check for smooth operation. Lubricate if necessary. 57
Center and sidestand pivots9Check for smooth operation. Lubricate if necessary. 57
Fittings/fasteners9Check all chassis fittings and fasteners.
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9Tighten/Adjust, if necessary.
Lights and signals9Check for proper operation.—
Switches9Check for proper operation.—
Battery9Check fluid level, top-up with distilled water if necessary. 59~61
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EAE96700Tires
To ensure maximum performance, long
service, and safe operation, note the fol-
lowing:
1. Tire air pressure
Always check and adjust the tire pres-
sure before operating the motorcycle.EUU67500wTire inflation pressure should be checked
and adjusted when the temperature of the
tire equals the ambient air temperature.
Tire inflation pressure must be adjusted
according to total weight of cargo, rider,
and passenger.
26 Cold tire pressure: Front Rear
Solo rider175 kPa 200 kPa
(1.75 kgf/cm
2) (2.0 kgf/cm
2)
With passenger200 kPa 225 kPa
(2.0 kgf/cm
2) (2.25 kgf/cm
2)
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2. Tire inspection
Always check the tires before operat-
ing the motorcycle. If center tread
depth reaches the limit as shown, if
the tire has a nail or glass fragments
in it, or if the side wall is cracked, con-
tact a Yamaha dealer immediately and
have the tire replaced.wIt is dangerous to ride with a worn-out
tire. When a tire tread begins to show
lines, have a Yamaha dealer replace the
tire immediately. Brakes, tires, and related
wheel parts replacement should be left to
a Yamaha Service Technician.
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1. Tread depth 2. Side wall 3. Wear indicator
Size
FRONT
2.25-17-4PR
Size
REAR
2.50-17-4PR
Minimum tire tread depth
1.0 mm
(front and rear)
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