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Rear tire
Size
YZF-R1 190/55 ZR17M/C (75W)
YZF-R1M 200/55 ZR17M/C (78W)
Manufacturer/model
YZF-R1
BRIDGESTONE/BATTLAX RAC-
ING STREET RS10R G or PIREL-
LI/DIABLO SUPERCORSA SP
YZF-R1M
BRIDGESTONE/BATTLAX RAC-
ING STREET RS10R G
EWA13210
WARNING
New tires have a relatively low grip on the
road surface until they have been slightly
worn. Therefore, approximately 100 km
should be traveled at normal speed before
any high-speed riding is done.
TIP
For tires with a direction of rotation mark "1":
• Install the tire with the mark pointing in the di-
rection of wheel rotation.
• Align the mark "2" with the valve installation
point.
EAS30641
CHECKING THE WHEEL BEARINGS
The following procedure applies to all of the
wheel bearings.
1. Check:
• Wheel bearings
Refer to "CHECKING THE FRONT WHEEL"
on page 4-27 and "CHECKING THE REAR
WHEEL" on page 4-38.
EAS30802
CHECKING THE SWINGARM OPERATION
1. Check:
• Swingarm operation
Swingarm not working properly
swingarm.
Refer to "SWINGARM" on page 4-112.
2. Check:
• Swingarm excessive play
Refer to "SWINGARM" on page 4-112.
EAS30643
LUBRICATING THE SWINGARM PIVOT
1. Lubricate:
• Oil seals
• Collars
Refer to "INSTALLING THE SWINGARM" on
page 4-114.
EAS30644
ADJUSTING THE DRIVE CHAIN SLACK
ECA13550
NOTICE
A drive chain that is too tight will overload
the engine and other vital parts, and one that
is too loose can skip and damage the swing-
arm or cause an accident. Therefore, keep
the drive chain slack within the specified lim-
its.
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
EWA13120
WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
TIP
Place the vehicle on a suitable stand so that the
rear wheel is elevated.
2. Shift the transmission into the neutral posi-
tion.
3. Check:
• Drive chain slack "a"
Out of specification
Check the
3-19
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
Adjust.
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