Yamaha YZF690-U Owner's Manual

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Safety information1-51 operator 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. See page 6-17for tire specifications and for informa-tion on servicing and replacing yourtires.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 (ifequipped) is in the off position andthat there are no fuel leaks. Shift the transmission into gear(for models with a manual trans-mission). 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). Choosethe location for the straps carefullyso the straps will not rub againstpainted surfaces during transport. The suspension should be com-pressed somewhat by the tie-downs, if possible, so that the mo-torcycle will not bounce exces-sively during transport.