change wheel YAMAHA YZF-R1S 2004 Service Manual

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CHECKING THE TIRES / CHECKING THE WHEELS
CHK
ADJ
WARNING
NOTE:
WARNING
NOTE: Front tire
Manufacturer
SizeModel
DUNLOP120 / 70ZR 17
M / C (58W)D218FL
MICHELIN120 / 70ZR 17
M / C (58W)Pilot
POWER C
Rear tire
Manufacturer
SizeModel
DUNLOP190 / 50ZR 17
M / C (73W)D218L
MICHELIN190 / 50ZR 17
M / C (73W)Pilot
POWER G
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.
For tires with a direction of rotation mark
1:

Install the tire with the mark pointing in the
direction of wheel rotation.

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:

wheel
Damage / out-of-round
Replace.
Never attempt to make any repairs to the
wheel.
After a tire or wheel has been changed or re-
placed, always balance the wheel.
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