Yamaha YFZ450S Offroad Vehicle User Manual


 
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Tires
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Operating this ATV with improper tires,
or with improper or uneven tire pres-
sure.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Use of improper tires on this ATV, or op-
eration of this ATV with improper or un-
even tire pressure, may cause loss of
control, increasing your risk of acci-
dent.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
1. The tires listed below have been ap-
proved by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
for this model. Other tire combina-
tions are not recommended.
Manufacturer Size Type
Front DUNLOP AT21
×
7-10
KT331A
Radial
Rear DUNLOP AT20
×
10-9
KT355
Radial
2. The tires should be set to the rec-
ommended pressure:
Recommended tire pressure
Front 30 kPa (0.30 kgf/cm
2
, 4.4 psi)
Rear 35 kPa (0.35 kgf/cm
2
, 5.0 psi)
Check and adjust tire pressures when
the tires are cold.
Tire pressures must be equal on both
sides.
3. Tire pressure below the minimum
specified could cause the tire to
dislodge from the rim under severe
riding conditions.
The following are minimums:
Front 27 kPa (0.27 kgf/cm
2
, 3.9 psi)
Rear 32 kPa (0.32 kgf/cm
2
, 4.5 psi)
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