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Periodic maintenance and adjustment
Front tire:
1
Size:
120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Manufacturer/model:
2
BRIDGESTONE/BATTLAX RAC-
ING STREET RS10F
3
PIRELLI/DIABLO SUPERCORSA
SP (YZF-R1)
Rear tire:
4
Size:
190/55ZR17M/C (75W) (YZF-R1)
200/55ZR17M/C (78W)
5
(YZF-R1M)
Manufacturer/model:
BRIDGESTONE/BATTLAX RAC-
6
ING STREET RS10R
PIRELLI/DIABLO SUPERCORSA
SP (YZF-R1)
7
FRONT and REAR:
Tire air valve:
TR412
8
Valve core:
#9100 (original)
9
WARNING
10
This motorcycle is fitted with su-
per-high-speed tires. Note the fol-
11
lowing points in order to make the
most efficient use of these tires.
Use only the specified replace-
12
ment tires. Other tires may run
the danger of bursting at super
high speeds.
Brand-new tires can have a rela-
tively poor grip on certain road
surfaces until they have been
"broken in". Therefore, it is ad-
visable
before
high-speed riding to ride con-
servatively for approximately
100 km (60 mi) after installing a
new tire.
The tires must be warmed up
before a high-speed run.
Always adjust the tire air pres-
sure according to the operating
conditions.
EWA10601
Cast magnesium wheels
To maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your motorcy-
cle, note the following points regarding
these wheels.
doing
any
These wheels are made of magnesium
and require special care.
8-22
The wheel rims should be checked
for cracks, bends, warpage or
damage before each ride. If any
damage is found, have a Yamaha
dealer replace the wheel. Do not
attempt even the smallest repair to
the wheel. A deformed or cracked
wheel must be replaced.
The wheel should be balanced
whenever the tire or wheel has
been changed or replaced. An un-
balanced wheel can result in poor
performance, adverse handling
characteristics, and shortened tire
life.
When balancing the wheel, use
press-on type weights to avoid
scratching the wheel.
Regularly inspect the wheel for
nicks and scratches. Use touch-up
paint or other sealant to prevent
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