Yamaha PW50 2013 Owner's Manual

SAFETY INFORMATION2-42products or having other modificationsperformed to your vehicle that changeany of the vehicle’s design or operationcharacteristics can put you and othersat greater risk of serious injury ordeath. You are responsible for injuriesrelated to changes in the vehicle.Keep the following guidelines in mind,as well as those provided under “Load-ing” when mounting accessories. Never install accessories thatwould impair the performance ofyour motorcycle. Carefully inspectthe accessory before using it tomake sure that it does not in anyway reduce ground clearance orcornering clearance, limit suspen-sion travel, steering travel or con-trol operation.• Accessories fitted to the han-dlebar or the front fork area cancreate instability due to improp-er weight distribution. If acces-sories are added to thehandlebar or front fork area,they must be as lightweight aspossible and should be kept toa minimum.• Bulky or large accessories mayseriously affect the stability ofthe motorcycle. Wind may at-tempt to lift the motorcycle, orthe motorcycle may becomeunstable in cross winds.• Certain accessories can dis-place the operator from his orher normal riding position. Thisimproper position limits thefreedom of movement of theoperator and may limit controlability, therefore, such accesso-ries are not recommended. Use caution when adding electri-cal accessories. If electrical ac-cessories exceed the capacity ofthe motorcycle’s electrical sys-tem, an electric failure could re-sult, which could cause adangerous loss of lights or enginepower.Aftermarket Tires and RimsThe tires and rims that came with yourmotorcycle were designed to matchthe performance capabilities and toprovide the best combination of han-dling, braking, and comfort. Othertires, rims, sizes, and combinationsmay not be appropriate. Refer to page7-12 for tire specifications and more in-formation on replacing your tires.Transporting the MotorcycleBe sure to observe following instruc-tions before transporting the motorcy-cle in another vehicle. Remove all loose items from themotorcycle. Check that the fuel cock is in the“S” (stop) position and that thereare no fuel leaks. Point the front wheel straightahead on the trailer or in the truckbed, and choke it in a rail to pre-vent movement. Shift the transmission in gear (formodels with a manual transmis-sion). Secure the motorcycle with tie-downs or suitable straps that areattached to solid parts of the mo-torcycle, such as the frame or up-per front fork triple clamp (and not,for example, to rubber-mountedhandlebars or turn signals, orparts that could break). Choose