Checking The Tires - Yamaha YZF-R1 98 Service Manual

CHECKING THE TIRES

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CHECKING THE TIRES
The follow ing procedure applies to both of
the tires.
1. M easure:
• tire pressure
Out of specification → Regulate.
WARNING
WARNING
• The tire pressure should only be
checked and regulated w hen the tire
temperature equals the ambient air
temperature.
• The tire pressure and the suspension
must be adjusted according to the
total w eight (including cargo, rider,
passenger and accessories) and the
anticipated riding speed.
• Operation of an overloaded motorcy-
cle could cause tire damage, an acci-
dent or an injury.
NEVER OVERLOAD THE M OTORCYCLE.
Basic w eight
(w ith oil
and a full
fuel tank)
M aximum
load*
Cold tire
pressure
Up to 90 kg
load*
90 kg ~ max-
imum load*
High-speed
riding
* total of cargo, rider, passenger and
accessories
WARNING
WARNING
It is dangerous to ride w ith a w orn-out
tire. When the tire tread reaches the
w ear limit, replace the tire immediately.
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CHK
ADJ
198 kg
197 kg
Front Rear
250 kPa 250 kPa
2
(2.5 kgf/ cm , (2.5 kgf/ cm
2.5 bar) 2.5 bar)
250 kPa 290 kPa
2
(2.5 kgf/ cm , (2.9 kgf/ cm
2.5 bar) 2.9 bar)
250 kPa 250 kPa
2
(2.5 kgf/ cm , (2.5 kgf/ cm
2.5 bar) 2.5 bar)
2
,
2
,
2
,