Yamaha YZFR6Y Owner's Manual page 73

WARNING
G It is dangerous to ride with a
worn-out tire. When a tire tread
begins to show crosswise lines,
have a Yamaha dealer replace
the tire immediately.
G The replacement of all wheel-
and brake-related parts, includ-
ing the tires, should be left to a
Yamaha dealer, who has the
necessary professional knowl-
edge and experience.
Tire information
1. Tire air valve
2. Tire air valve core
3. Tire air valve cap with seal
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
EWA10580 This motorcycle is equipped with cast
wheels and tubeless tires with valves.
WARNING
G
The front and rear tires should
be of the same make and de-
sign, otherwise the handling
characteristics of the motor-
cycle may be different, which
could lead to an accident.
G
Always make sure that the valve
caps are securely installed to
prevent air pressure leakage.
G Use only the tire valves and
valve cores listed below to
avoid tire deflation during a
high-speed ride.
After extensive tests, only the tires list-
ed below have been approved for this
model by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
EWA10481
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.
G
G
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Front tire:
Size:
120/70 ZR17M/C (58W)
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP/Qualifier PT M
Rear tire:
Size:
180/55 ZR17M/C (73W)
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP/Qualifier PT M
FRONT and REAR:
Tire air valve:
TR412
Valve core:
#9100 (original)
WARNING
Use only the specified replace-
ment tires. Other tires may run
the danger of bursting at super
high speeds.
Brand-new tires can have a rela-
tively poor grip on certain road
surfaces until they have been
"broken in". Therefore, it is ad-
visable before doing any high-
EWA10600
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