Yamaha YZF-R6 Owner's Manual page 73

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
WARNING
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Operating the motorcycle with ex-
cessively worn tires decrease riding
stability and can lead to loss of con-
trol. Have excessively worn tires re-
placed by a Yamaha
immediately. Brakes, tires, and relat-
ed wheel parts replacement should
be left to a Yamaha Service Techni-
cian.
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CE-26E
Minimum tire tread depth
(front and rear)
6
NOTE:
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These limits may be different by regula-
tion from country to country. If so, con-
form to the limits specified by the
regulations of your own country.
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Tire information
This motorcycle is equipped with tube-
less tires, tire valves and cast wheels.
EW000095
WARNING
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After extensive tests, the tires
mentioned below have been ap-
proved by Yamaha Motor Co.,
Ltd. for this model. No guaran-
dealer tee for handling characteristics
can be given if tire combina-
tions other than what is ap-
proved
motorcycle. The front and rear
tires should be of the same
manufacture and design.
1.6 mm
The use of tire valves and valve
cores other than listed below
could cause tire deflation dur-
ing extreme high speed riding.
Always use genuine parts or
their equivalent for replace-
ment.
Be sure to install the valve caps
securely, as these are important
to prevent air pressure leakage
during extreme high speed
riding.
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EW000080
are used on this
6-23
1. Tire valve
2. Valve core
3. Valve cap with seal
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)
Type
BT56FE
D207FJ
Type
BT56RE
D207N
Type