PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT7-177WARNINGEWA14390● Have a Yamaha dealer replaceexcessively worn tires. Operat-ing the motorcycle with exces-sively worn tires decreasesriding stability and can lead toloss of control.● The replacement of all wheel-and 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 a high-quality product.EAU48321Spoke wheelsWARNINGEWA10610The wheels on this model are not de-signed for use with tubeless tires.Do not attempt to use tubeless tireson this model.To maximize the performance, durabil-ity, and safe operation of your motorcy-cle, note the following points regardingthe specified wheels.● The wheel rims should be checkedfor cracks, bends, warpage or oth-er damage and the spokes forlooseness or damage before eachride. If any damage is found, havea Yamaha dealer replace thewheel. Do not attempt even thesmallest repair to the wheel. A de-formed or cracked wheel must bereplaced.● The wheel should be balancedwhenever either the tire or wheelhas been changed or replaced. Anunbalanced wheel can result inpoor performance, adverse han-dling characteristics, and a short-ened tire life.Front tire:Size:YZ85 70/100-17 40MYZ85D 70/100-17 40MYZ85LW 70/100-19 42MYZ85LWD 70/100-19 42MManufacturer/model:DUNLOP/D756FRear tire:Size:YZ85 90/100-14 49MYZ85D 90/100-14 49MYZ85LW 90/100-16 52MYZ85LWD 90/100-16 52MManufacturer/model:DUNLOP/D756U1SN81E0.book Page 17 Tuesday, June 12, 2012 3:17 PM