run flat YAMAHA YZF-R6 2017 Owners Manual

Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
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7 
Use only the tire valves an d
valve cores liste d below to
avoi d tire deflation durin g a
hi gh-spee d ri de.
After extensive tests, only the tires list-
ed below are approved for this model
by Yamaha.
WARNING
EWA10601
This motorcycle is fitte d with super-
hi gh-spee d tires. Note the followin g
points in or der to make the most ef-
ficient use of these tires.  Use only the specified replace-
ment tires. Other tires may run
the dan ger of bursting at super
hi gh spee ds.
 Bran d-new tires can have a rel-
atively poor grip on certain road
surfaces until they have been
“ b roken in”. Therefore, it is a d-
visa ble before doin g any hi gh-
speed ridin g to ri de conserva-
tively for approximately 100 km
(60 mi) after installin g a new tire. 
The tires must be warmed up
b efore a hi gh-spee d run.
 Always a djust the tire air pres-
sure accor din g to the operatin g
con ditions.
Front tire:
Size:
120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Manufacturer/model: DUNLOP/SPORTMAX D214F
BRIDGESTONE/BATTLAX S21F
Rear tire: Size:
180/55ZR17M/C (73W)
Manufacturer/model: DUNLOP/SPORTMAX D214
BRIDGESTONE/BATTLAX S21R
FRONT an d REAR:
Tire air valve:
TR412
Valve core: #9100 (original)
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