Yamaha YZF-R6RC Automobile User Manual


 
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CHECKING THE TIRES
CHK
ADJ
WARNING
WARNING
EAS00162
CHECKING THE TIRES
The following procedure applies to both of the
tires.
1. Check:
Stire pressure
Out of specification ! Regulate.
SThe tire pressure should only be checked
and regulated when the tire temperature
equals the ambient air temperature.
SThe tire pressure and the suspension must
be adjusted according to the total weight
(including cargo, rider, passenger and ac-
cessories) and the anticipated riding
speed.
SOperation of an overloaded motorcycle
could cause tire damage, an accident or an
injury.
NEVER OVERLOAD THE MOTORCYCLE.
Basic
weight
(with oil
and a full
fuel tank)
182 kg (401 lb)
(USA except for CAL)
183 kg (404 lb) (CAL)
Maximum
load*
193 kg (426 lb)
(USA except for CAL)
192 kg (423 lb) (CAL)
Cold tire
pressure
Front Rear
Up to
90 kg
load*
250 kPa
(2.5 kgf/cm
2
,
2.5 bar,
35.6 psi)
250 kPa
(2.5 kgf/cm
2
,
2.5 bar,
35.6 psi)
90 kg X
maximum
load*
2.5 kPa
(2.5 kgf/cm
2
,
2.5 bar,
35.6 psi)
290 kPa
(29 kgf/cm
2
,
2.9 bar,
41.3 psi)
High-
speed
riding
2.5 kPa
(2.5 kgf/cm
2
,
2.5 bar,
35.6 psi)
2.5 kPa
(2.5 kgf/cm
2
,
2.5 bar,
35.6 psi)
* Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and ac-
cessories
It is dangerous to ride with a worn-out tire.
When the tire tread reaches the wear limit,
replace the tire immediately.