Yamaha TW200E Owner's Manual

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6-17PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR123456789EAU00685WheelsTo ensure maximum performance,long service, and safe operation,note the following:1. Always inspect the wheelsbefore a ride. Check for cracks,bends or warpage of thewheel. Be sure the spokes aretight and undamaged. If anyabnormal condition exists in awheel, consult a Yamaha deal-er. Do not attempt even smallrepairs to the wheel. If a wheelis deformed or cracked, it mustbe replaced.2. Tires and wheels should bebalanced whenever either oneis changed or replaced. Failureto have a wheel balanced canresult in poor performance,adverse handling characteris-tics, and shortened tire life.3. Ride at moderate speeds afterchanging a tire since the tiresurface must first be broken infor it to develop its optimalcharacteristics.EAU00680w1. It is dangerous to ride with aworn-out tire. When a tiretread begins to show lines,have a Yamaha dealer replacethe tire immediately. Brakes,tires, and related wheel partsreplacement should also beleft to a Yamaha dealer.2. Patching a punctured tube isnot recommended. If it isabsolutely necessary to do so,use great care and replace thetube as soon as possible witha good quality replacement.5FY-9-E0 (TW200) 7/29/02 10:54 AM Page 46