Tires - Yamaha 2001 YZF-R6N Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR

Tires

To maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your motor-
cycle, note the
regarding the specified tires.
Tire air pressure
The tire air pressure should be
checked and, if necessary, adjusted
before each ride.
WARNING
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The tire air pressure must be
checked and adjusted on cold
6
tires (i.e., when the temperature
of the tires equals the ambient
temperature).
The tire air pressure must be
adjusted in accordance with the
riding speed and with the total
weight of rider, passenger, car-
go, and accessories approved
for this model.
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EAU03296 CE-19E
Load*
Up to 90 kg
following points
90 kg–maximum
High-speed riding
CE-07E
Maximum load*
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* Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and
accessories
Tire air pressure
(measured on cold tires)
Front Rear
250 kPa
250 kPa
2
(2.50 kgf/cm , (2.50 kgf/cm
2.50 bar) 2.50 bar)
250 kPa 290 kPa
2
(2.50 kgf/cm , (2.90 kgf/cm
2.50 bar) 2.90 bar)
250 kPa 250 kPa
2
(2.50 kgf/cm , (2.50 kgf/cm
2.50 bar) 2.50 bar)
189 kg
6-23
WARNING
@
Proper loading of your motorcycle
is important for several characteris-
2
,
tics of your motorcycle, such as
handling, braking, performance and
2
,
safety. Do not carry loosely packed
items that can shift. Securely pack
your heaviest items close to the
2
,
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 that the total
weight of the cargo, rider, passen-
ger, and accessories (cowling, sad-
dlebags, etc. if approved for this
model) does not exceed the maxi-
mum load of the motorcycle. Opera-
tion of an overloaded motorcycle
could cause tire damage, an acci-
dent, or even injury.
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