Yamaha YZF-R1 Owner's Manual page 68

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
WARNING
G Have a Yamaha dealer replace
excessively worn tires. Besides
being illegal, operating the vehi-
cle with excessively worn tires
decreases riding stability and
can lead to loss of control.
G The replacement of all wheel
and brake related parts, includ-
ing the tires, should be left to a
Yamaha dealer, who has the
necessary professional knowl-
edge and experience.
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Tire information
1. Tire air valve
2. Tire air valve core
3. Tire air valve cap with seal
EWA10470 This motorcycle is equipped with cast
wheels and tubeless tires with valves.
WARNING
G
The front and rear tires should
be of the same make and de-
sign, otherwise the handling
characteristics of the motor-
cycle cannot be guaranteed.
G
After extensive tests, only the
tires listed below have been ap-
proved for
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
G Always make sure that the valve
caps are securely installed to
prevent air pressure leakage.
G
Use only the tire valves and
valve cores listed below to
avoid tire deflation during a
high-speed ride.
EWA10480
this model by
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.
6-20
Front tire:
Size:
120/70 ZR17M/C (58W)
Manufacturer/model:
MICHELIN/Pilot POWER P
PIRELLI/DIABLO CORSA E (for
full PS models only)
Rear tire:
Size:
190/50 ZR17M/C (73W)
Manufacturer/model:
MICHELIN/ Pilot POWER
PIRELLI/DIABLO CORSA L (for
full PS models only)
FRONT and REAR:
Tire air valve:
TR412
Valve core:
#9100 (original)
WARNING
G Use only the specified replace-
ment tires. Other tires may run
the danger of bursting at super
high speeds.
EWA10600