Cast wheels -24, Periodic maintenance and minor repair – Yamaha YZFR6V(C) User Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR

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WARNING

EWA10600

This motorcycle is fitted with super-
high-speed tires. Note the following
points in order to make the most ef-
ficient use of these tires.

●

Use only the specified replace-
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 doing any high-

speed riding to ride conserva-
tively 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.

EAU21960

Cast wheels

To maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your vehicle,
note the following points regarding the
specified wheels.

●

The wheel rims should be checked
for cracks, bends or warpage be-
fore each ride. If any damage is
found, have a Yamaha dealer re-
place 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 either the tire or wheel
has been changed or replaced. An
unbalanced wheel can result in
poor performance, adverse han-
dling characteristics, and a short-
ened tire life.

●

Ride at moderate speeds after
changing a tire since the tire sur-
face must first be “broken in” for it
to develop its optimal characteris-
tics.

Front tire:

Size:

120/70 ZR17M/C (58W)

Manufacturer/model:

DUNLOP/D209F PT

Rear tire:

Size:

180/55 ZR17M/C (73W)

Manufacturer/model:

DUNLOP/D209PT

FRONT and REAR:

Tire air valve:

TR412

Valve core:

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