Checking The Wheels - Yamaha XJR1300(L) 99 Service Manual

CHECKING THE TIRES/CHECKING THE WHEELS
Front tire
Manufacturer
MICHELIN
DUNLOP
BRIDGESTONE 120 / 70ZR17
Rear tire
Manufacturer
MICHELIN
DUNLOP
BRIDGESTONE 180 / 55ZR17
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.
NOTE:
For tires with a direction of rotation mark 1 :
S Install the tire with the mark pointing in the
direction of wheel rotation.
S Align the mark 2 with the valve installation
point.
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CHECKING THE WHEELS

The following procedure applies to both of the
wheels.
1. Check:
S wheel
Damage/out-of-round ! Replace.
WARNING
Never attempt to make any repairs to the
wheel.
NOTE:
After a tire or wheel has been changed or re-
placed, always balance the wheel.
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CHK
ADJ
Size Type
120 / 70ZR17 MACADAM 90X
120 / 70ZR17 D207F
BT57F
Size Type
180/ 55ZR17 MACADAM 90X
180 / 55ZR17 D207
BT57R