flat tire YAMAHA YZF-R6 2003 Owners Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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EW000079
WARNING
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Have a Yamaha dealer replace
excessively worn tires. Besides
being illegal, operating the
motorcycle with excessively
worn tires decreases riding sta-
bility and can lead to loss of
control.


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.
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Tire information
This motorcycle is equipped with cast
wheels and tubeless tires with valves.
EW000080
WARNING
@

The front and rear tires should
be of the same make and de-
sign, otherwise the handling
characteristics of the motor-
cycle cannot be guaranteed.


After extensive tests, only the
tires listed below have been ap-
proved for this model by
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.


Always make sure that the valve
caps are securely installed to
prevent air pressure leakage.


Use only the tire valves and
valve cores listed below to
avoid tire deflation during a
high-speed ride.
@CE-10E
CE-14E
1. Tire air valve
2. Tire air valve core
3. Tire air valve cap with seal
FRONT
Manufacturer Size Model
Michelin
120/60 ZR17 M/C (55W)
Pilot SPORT N
Dunlop
120/60 ZR17 M/C (55W)
D208F L
REAR
Manufacturer Size Model
Michelin
180/55 ZR17 M/C (73W)
Pilot SPORT B
Dunlop
180/55 ZR17 M/C (73W)
D208 L
FRONT & REAR
Tire air valve TR412
Valve core #9000A (original)
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