Yamaha YZFR3F Owner's Manual page 62

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
weight of rider, passenger, car-
go, and accessories approved
for this model.
Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):
Up to 90 kg (198 lb) load:
Front:
200 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm2, 29 psi)
Rear:
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm2, 36 psi)
90 kg (198 lb) to maximum load:
Front:
200 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm2, 29 psi)
Rear:
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm2, 36 psi)
Maximum load*:
7
160 kg (353 lb)
* Total weight of rider, passenger, car-
go and accessories
WARNING
Never overload your vehicle. Opera-
tion of an overloaded vehicle could
cause an accident.
Tire inspection
1. Tire sidewall
2. Tire tread depth
The tires must be checked before each
ride. If the center tread depth reaches
the specified limit, if the tire has a nail
or glass fragments in it, or if the side-
wall is cracked, have a Yamaha dealer
replace the tire immediately.
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Minimum tire tread depth (front and
rear):
1.0 mm (0.04 in)
TIP
The tire tread depth limit may differ
from province to province. Always
comply with the local regulations.
 Have a Yamaha dealer replace
 The replacement of all wheel
 Ride at moderate speeds after
Tire information
This model is equipped with tubeless
tires and tire air valves.
Tires age, even if they have not been
used or have only been used occasion-
ally. Cracking of the tread and sidewall
rubber, sometimes accompanied by
carcass deformation, is an evidence of
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WARNING
excessively worn tires. Besides
being illegal, operating the vehi-
cle with excessively worn tires
decreases riding stability and
can lead to loss of control.
and brake-related parts, includ-
ing the tires, should be left to a
Yamaha dealer, who has the
necessary professional knowl-
edge and experience to do so.
changing a tire since the tire
surface must first be "broken
in" for it to develop its optimal
characteristics.
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