tire type YAMAHA XT500E 2002 Owners Manual

6-18
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6 Tire inspection
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 replace the tire imme-
diately.
a
1
1. Side wall
a. Tire tread depth
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w8The front and rear tires should
be of the same make and
design, otherwise the handling
characteristics of the motorcy-
cle cannot be guaranteed.
8After extensive tests, only the
tires listed below have been
approved for this model by
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
NOTE:
The tire tread depth limits may differ
from country to country. Always com-
ply with the local regulations.Tire information
This motorcycle is equipped with tube
tires.
Minimum tire tread depth
(front and rear)1.6 mm
FRONT
Manufacturer Size TypeBRIDGESTONE
90/90-21 54S
TW47
90/90-21 M/C 54S
DUNLOP
90/90-21 54S
TRAIL MAX L
90/90-21 M/C 54S
REAR
Manufacturer Size Type
BRIDGESTONE
120/90-17 64S
TW48
120/90-17 M/C 64S
DUNLOP120/90-17 64S
TRAIL MAX
120/90-17 M/C 64S
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8-2
SPECIFICATIONS
8
Air filterDry type element
Fuel
Type REGULAR UNLEADED
GASOLINE ONLY
Fuel tank capacity 15 L
Reserve amount 2 L
Carburetor
Type×quantity Y26PV×1
Manufacturer TEIKEI
Spark plug
Type/Manufacturer DPR8EA-9 or DPR9EA-9/NGK
Spark plug gap 0.8–0.9 mm
Clutch typeWet, multiple-disc
Transmission
Primary reduction system Spur gear
Primary reduction ratio 74/31 (2.387) (XT500E)
71/34 (2.088) (XT600E)
Secondary reduction system Chain drive
Secondary reduction ratio 2.533 (XT500E)
3.000 (XT600E)
Number of drive chain 38/15 (XT500E)
sprocket teeth (rear/front) 45/15 (XT600E)
Transmission type Constant mesh 5-speed
Operation Left foot operationGear ratio 1st 2.583
2nd 1.588
3rd 1.200
4th 0.954 (XT500E)
0.955 (XT600E)
5th 0.792
Chassis
Frame type Diamond
Caster angle 27.75°(XT500E)
27°45’ (XT600E)
Trail 120 mm
Tire
Front
Type With tube
Size 90/90-21 54S or
90/90-21 M/C 54S
Manufacturer/ BRIDGESTONE / TW47
model DUNLOP / TRAIL MAX L
Rear
Type With tube
Size 120/90-17 64S or
120/90-17 M/C 64S
Manufacturer/ BRIDGESTONE / TW48
model DUNLOP / TRAIL MAX
Maximum load* 176 kg (XT500E)
180 kg (XT600E)
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8-3
SPECIFICATIONS
8
Air pressure (cold tire)
up to 90 kg load*
Front 150 kPa (1.50 kgf/cm
2, 1.50 bar)
Rear 150 kPa (1.50 kgf/cm2, 1.50 bar)
90 kg load–Maximum
load*
Front 150 kPa (1.50 kgf/cm2, 1.50 bar)
Rear 225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm2, 2.25 bar)
Off-road riding
Front 125 kPa (1.25 kgf/cm2, 1.25 bar)
Rear 125 kPa (1.25 kgf/cm2, 1.25 bar)
High speed riding
Front 150 kPa (1.50 kgf/cm2, 1.50 bar)
Rear 225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm2, 2.25 bar)
* Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and accessories
Wheels
Front
Type Spoke wheel
Size 21 ×1.85
Rear
Type Spoke wheel
Size 17 ×MT2.50 or
17 M/C ×MT2.50Brakes
Front
Type Single disc brake
Operation Right hand
Fluid DOT 4
Rear
Type Single disc brake
Operation Right foot
Fluid DOT 4
Suspension
Front
Type Telescopic fork
Rear
Type Swingarm (new monocross)
Shock absorber
Front Coil spring/oil damper
Rear Coil spring/gas-oil damper
Wheel travel
Front 225 mm
Rear 200 mm
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