Yamaha 2001 YZF-R6M Owner's Manual page 77

CE-34E
Maximum load* 187 kg
Cold tire pressure Front
250 kPa
Up to 90 kg load* (2.50 kgf/cm
2.50 bar)
250 kPa
90 kg load ~
(2.50 kgf/cm
Maximum load*
2.50 bar)
250 kPa
High speed riding (2.50 kgf/cm
2.50 bar)
* Load is the total weight of cargo, rider, passenger
and accessories.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
WARNING
Rear
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Proper loading of your motorcycle
250 kPa
2 2
, (2.50 kgf/cm ,
is important for several characteris-
2.50 bar)
tics of your motorcycle, such as
290 kPa
2 2 handling, braking, performance and
, (2.90 kgf/cm ,
2.90 bar)
safety. Do not carry loosely packed
250 kPa
items that can shift. Securely pack
2 2
, (2.50 kgf/cm ,
your heaviest items close to the
2.50 bar)
center of the motorcycle, and dis-
tribute the weight evenly from side
to side. Properly adjust the suspen-
sion for your load, and check the
condition and pressure of your tires.
NEVER OVERLOAD YOUR MOTOR-
CYCLE. Make sure the total weight
of the cargo, rider, passenger, and
accessories (fairing, saddlebags,
etc. if approved for this model) does
not exceed the maximum load of the
motorcycle. Operation of an over-
loaded motorcycle could cause tire
damage, an accident, or even injury.
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EW000083
1. Tread depth
2. Side wall
3. Wear indicators
Tire inspection
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 side wall is cracked, con-
tact a Yamaha dealer immediately and
have the tire replaced.
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