Yamaha YZFR1LEC Owner's Manual page 71

Always check the tires before operating
the motorcycle. If a tire tread shows
crosswise lines (minimum tread depth),
if the tire has a nail or glass fragments
in it, or if the sidewall is cracked, con-
tact a Yamaha dealer immediately and
have the tire replaced.
Minimum tire tread depth (front and
rear):
1.0 mm (0.04 in)
WARNING
G
It is dangerous to ride with a
worn-out tire. When a tire tread
begins to show crosswise lines,
have a Yamaha dealer replace
the tire immediately.
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.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Tire information
1. Tire air valve
EWA10580 2. Tire air valve core
3. Tire air valve cap with seal
This motorcycle is equipped with forged
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
G
EWA10480
This motorcycle is fitted with super-
this model by
high-speed tires. Note the following
points in order to make the most ef-
ficient use of these tires.
6-21
Always make sure that the valve
caps are securely installed to
prevent air pressure leakage.
Use only the tire valves and
valve cores listed below to
avoid tire deflation during a
high-speed ride.
Front tire:
Size:
120/70 ZR17M/C (58W)
Manufacturer/model:
PIRELLI/DIABLO CORSA H
Rear tire:
Size:
190/50 ZR17M/C (73W)
Manufacturer/model:
PIRELLI/DIABLO CORSA
FRONT and REAR:
Tire air valve:
TR412
Valve core:
#9100 (original)
WARNING
6
EWA10600