Cast Magnesium Wheels - Yamaha YZF R1 2020 Owner's Manual

Front tire:
Size:
120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Manufacturer/model:
BRIDGESTONE/BATTLAX RAC-
ING STREET RS11F
Rear tire:
Size:
190/55ZR17M/C (75W)
(YZFR1M1, YZFR1M1C)
200/55ZR17M/C (78W)
(YZFR1MM, YZFR1MMC)
Manufacturer/model:
BRIDGESTONE/BATTLAX RAC-
ING STREET RS11R
FRONT and REAR:
Tire air valve:
TR412
Valve core:
#9100 (original)
WARNING
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.
 Use only the specified replace-
ment tires. Other tires may run
the danger of bursting at super
high speeds.
Periodic maintenance and adjustment
 Brand-new tires can have a rel-
atively 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.
 The tires must be warmed up
before a high-speed run.
 Always adjust the tire air pres-
sure according to the operating
conditions.
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Cast magnesium wheels

To maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your motor-
cycle,
regarding these wheels.
 The
 The wheel should be balanced
These wheels are made of magnesium
and require special care.
 When balancing the wheel, use
8-22
note the following
wheel rims should
checked for cracks, bends, warp-
age or damage before each ride. If
any damage is found, have a
Yamaha dealer replace the wheel.
Do not attempt even the smallest
repair to the wheel. A deformed or
cracked wheel must be replaced.
whenever the tire or wheel has
been changed or replaced. An un-
balanced wheel can result in poor
performance, adverse handling
characteristics, and shortened tire
life.
press-on type weights to avoid
scratching the wheel.
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points
be
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