Yamaha YZF-R6RC Automobile User Manual


 
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CHECKING THE TIRES/CHECKING THE WHEELS
CHK
ADJ
WARNING
NOTE:
WARNING
NOTE:
Front tire
Manufacturer
Size Model
DUNLOP 120/60ZR 17
M/C (55W)
D208FL
MICHELIN 120/60ZR 17
M/C (55W)
Pilot
SPORTS N
Rear tire
Manufacturer
Size Model
DUNLOP 180/55ZR 17
M/C (73W)
D208L
MICHELIN 180/55ZR 17
M/C (73W)
Pilot
SPORTS B
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
:
SInstall the tire with the mark pointing in the
direction of wheel rotation.
SAlign 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:
Swheel
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.