Yamaha XT250 2021 Owner's Manual

Periodic maintenance and adjustment7-20123456789101112begins to show crosswise lines,have a Yamaha dealer replacethe tire immediately. The replacement of all wheeland brake-related parts, includ-ing the tires, should be left to aYamaha dealer, who has thenecessary professional knowl-edge and experience. It is not recommended to patcha punctured tube. If unavoid-able, however, patch the tubevery carefully and replace it assoon as possible with ahigh-quality product. Ride at moderate speeds afterchanging a tire since the tiresurface must first be “brokenin” for it to develop its optimalcharacteristics.Tire informationThis model is equipped with tube tires.Tires age, even if they have not beenused or have only been used occasion-ally. Cracking of the tread and sidewallrubber, sometimes accompanied bycarcass deformation, is an evidence ofageing. Old and aged tires shall bechecked by tire specialists to ascertaintheir suitability for further use.WARNINGEWA10462The front and rear tires should be ofthe same make and design, other-wise the handling characteristics ofthe vehicle may be different, whichcould lead to an accident.After extensive tests, only the tires list-ed below have been approved for thismodel by Yamaha.EAU21945Spoke wheelsTo maximize the performance, durabil-ity, and safe operation of the vehicle,note the following points. Check each wheel for cracks, de-formation and other damage. Ifany damage is found, have thewheel inspected by your Yamahadealer. Do not attempt to repair orstraighten a bent or damagedwheel. Check the spokes for looseness. Ifany loose spokes are found, havethe wheel adjusted by yourYamaha dealer. Improperly tight-ened spokes can cause wheelmisalignment. Have the wheel balanced whenev-er the tire or tube has been re-placed. An unbalanced wheel canresult in adverse handling charac-teristics and shortened tire life.WARNINGEWA10611The wheels on this model are not de-signed for use with tubeless tires.Do not attempt to use tubeless tiresFront tire:Size:2.75-21 45PManufacturer/model:BRIDGESTONE/TW-301GRear tire:Size:120/80-18M/C 62PManufacturer/model:BRIDGESTONE/TW-302F