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2. Remove the tailpipe bolts.
3. Remove the tailpipe by pulling it out ofthe muffler, and then remove the gasket.
4. Tap the tailpipe lightly, and then use a wire brush to remove any carbon depos-
its from the spark arrester portion of the
tailpipe and inside of the tailpipe housing. 5. Install the gasket, and then insert the tail-
pipe into the muffler and align the bolt
holes.
6. Install the tailpipe bolts and tighten them
to the specified torque.
7. Install the tailpipe cover.1. Tailpipe bolt
1
1
1. Gasket
2. Spark arrester
3. TailpipeTightening torque:
Tailpipe bolt:10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.4 lb·ft)
2
1
3
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8. Install the tailpipe cover bolts and tightenthem to the specified torque.EBU32460Valve clearanceThe correct valve clearance changes with
use, resulting in improper fuel/air supply or
engine noise. To preven t this, the valve clear-
ance must be adjusted regularly. This adjust-
ment however, should be left to a
professional Yamaha service technician.EBU32470BrakesReplacement of brake components requires
professional knowledge. Brake service
should be performed by a Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
EWB02572Operating with improperly serviced or ad-
justed brakes could lead to a loss in brak-
ing ability and an accident. EBU35150Checking the front and rear brake padsCheck each brake pad for damage and mea-
sure the lining thickness. If a brake pad is
damaged or if the lining thickness is less than
1.0 mm (0.04 in), have a Yamaha dealer re-
place the brake pads as a set.
The wheels need to be removed to check the
brake pads. (See pages 8-55, 8-57 for wheel
removal and installation procedures.)
Tightening torque: Tailpipe cover bolt:8 N·m (0.8 kgf·m, 5.9 lb·ft)
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Tighten the bead lock bolts to the specified
torque in a crisscross pattern.EBU32620Tire replacementAlways use the same size and type of tires
recommended in this owner’s manual. The
tires that came with your Yamaha YXZ1000Rwere designed to match the performance ca-
pabilities and to provide the best combination
of handling, braking, and comfort. It is best to
replace all four tires at the same time. If that is
not possible, you must replace the tires in
pairs (front or rear) with tires of the same size
and type as the origin
als. Never replace just
one tire.
WARNING
EWB03390Installing improper tires on your Yamaha
YXZ1000R can affect handling and stabili-
ty. This can cause a loss of control. The tires listed below have been approved by
Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America for this model.
1. Bead lock
2. BoltTightening torque: Bead lock bolts:17 N·m (1.7 kgf·m, 13 lb·ft)1
2
22 2
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EBU33090Wheel installation1. Install the wheel and the nuts.
2. Lower the vehicle so that the wheel is onthe ground.
3. Tighten the wheel nuts in a crisscross pattern to the specified torque.
WARNING
EWB03400Do not reverse the rims on your Yamaha
YXZ1000R to widen the track width. In-
stalling wheels improperly increases the
risk of wheel failure and accidents. EBU35232BatteryThis model is equipped with a 12–volt VRLA
(valve–regulated lead–acid) battery. There is
no need to check the electrolyte or to add dis-
tilled water. However, the battery lead con-
nections need to be checked and tightened,
and the battery terminals cleaned if corroded.
If the battery seems to have discharged, re-
charge it as soon as possible.
Front tire:Size:27 x 9.00R-14NHS
Manufacturer/model: MAXXIS/MU09 (YXZ10YEXJ)
MAXXIS/MU9Y (YXZ10YESJ)
Rear tire: Size:27 x 11.00R-14NHS
Manufacturer/model: MAXXIS/MU10 (YXZ10YEXJ)
MAXXIS/MU9Y (YXZ10YESJ)
Tightening torques:Front wheel nut:75 N·m (7.5 kgf·m, 55 lb·ft)
Rear wheel nut: 75 N·m (7.5 kgf·m, 55 lb·ft)
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