Wheels - Yamaha 2001 YZF-R6M Owner's Manual

CE-10E
FRONT
Manufacturer Size
Bridgestone 120/60 ZR17 (55W)
Dunlop 120/60 ZR17 (55W)
REAR
Manufacturer Size
Bridgestone 180/55 ZR17 (73W)
Dunlop 180/55 ZR17 (73W)
CE-12E
Tire valve TR412
Valve core #9000A (original)
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
WARNING
Type
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This motorcycle is fitted with super
BT56FE
high-speed running tires. The fol-
D207FJ
lowing points must be observed in
order for you to make fully effective
Type
use of these tires.
BT56RE
Never fail to use the specified
D207N
tires in tire replacement. Other
Type
tires may have a danger of
bursting at super high-speeds.
New tires have a relatively low
grip on the road surface until
they have been slightly worn.
Therefore, approximately 100 km
should be traveled at normal
speed before any high-speed
riding is done.
Before any high-speed runs, the
tires should be warmed-up suf-
ficiently.
Always inflate to the correct tire
pressure according to the oper-
ating conditions.
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Wheels

To ensure maximum performance,
long service, and safe operation, note
the following:
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Always inspect the wheels before
a ride. Check for cracks, bends, or
warpage of the wheels. If any ab-
normal condition exists in a wheel,
consult a Yamaha dealer. Do not
attempt even small repairs to the
wheel. If a wheel is deformed or
cracked, it must be replaced.
Tires and wheels should be bal-
anced whenever either one is
changed or replaced. Failure to
have a wheel balanced can result
in poor performance, adverse han-
dling characteristics, and 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 characteristics.
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