Yamaha 2006 YZF-R6V Owner's Manual page 70

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
NOTE:
The tire tread depth limits may differ
from country to country. Always comply
with the local regulations.
Tire information
6
1. Tire air valve
2. Tire air valve core
3. Tire air valve cap with seal
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.
Front tire:
Size:
120/70 ZR17M/C (58W)
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP/D209F PT
Rear tire:
Size:
180/55 ZR17M/C (73W)
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP/D209PT
FRONT and REAR:
Tire air valve:
EWA10480
TR412
Valve core:
#9100 (original)
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
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
"broken in". Therefore, it is ad-
visable before doing any high-
speed riding to ride conserva-
tively for approximately 100 km
(60 mi) after installing a new tire.
G
The tires must be warmed up
before a high-speed run.
G Always adjust the tire air pres-
sure according to the operating
conditions.
EWA10600