Valve Clearance; Tires - Yamaha YZF-R1 Owner's Manual

Valve clearance

The valves are an important engine
component, and since valve clearance
changes with use, they must be
checked and adjusted at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
chart. Unadjusted valves can result in
improper air-fuel mixture, engine noise,
and eventually engine damage. To pre-
vent this from occurring, have your
Yamaha dealer check and adjust the
valve clearance at regular intervals.
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This service must be performed when
the engine is cold.
Periodic maintenance and adjustment
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Tires

Tires are the only contact between the
vehicle and the road. Safety in all con-
ditions of riding depends on a relatively
small area of road contact. Therefore, it
is essential to maintain the tires in good
condition at all times and replace them
at the appropriate time with the speci-
fied tires.
Tire air pressure
The tire air pressure should be checked
and, if necessary, adjusted before each
ride.
WARNING

Operation of this vehicle with
improper tire air pressure may
cause severe injury or death
from loss of control.

The tire air pressure must be
checked and adjusted on cold
tires (i.e., when the temperature
of the tires equals the ambient
temperature).
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Never overload your vehicle. Opera-
tion of an overloaded vehicle could
cause an accident.
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Tire inspection
1. Tire sidewall
2. Tire tread depth
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Cold tire air pressure:
Front:
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm
Rear:
290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm
Maximum load*:
187 kg (412 lb)
* Total weight of rider, passenger, car-
go and accessories
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