Yamaha FJR1300S(C) Owner's Manual page 62

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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.
Tire information
6
1. Tire air valve
2. Tire air valve core
3. Tire air valve cap with seal
EWA10580 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:
METZELER/MEZ4J FRONT
BRIDGESTONE/BT020F N
Rear tire:
Size:
180/55 ZR17M/C (73W)
Manufacturer/model:
METZELER/MEZ4J
BRIDGESTONE/BT020R N
FRONT and REAR:
Tire air valve:
TR412
Valve core:
#9000A (original)
WARNING
G Use only the specified replace-
ment tires. Other tires may run
the danger of bursting at super
high speeds.
G
Brand-new tires can have a rela-
tively poor grip on certain road
surfaces until they have been
EWA10600