To maximize the performance, durability, and safe operation of your motorcycle, note the following points regarding the specified tires.
Tire air pressure
The tire air pressure should be checked and, if necessary, adjusted before each ride.
WARNING
Operation of this vehicle with improper
tire pressure may cause severe
injury or death from loss of
control.
Tire air pressure (measured on cold tires): 0-90 kg (0-198 lb): Front: 175 kPa (1.75 kgf/cm², 25 psi) Rear: 200 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm², 29 psi) 90-185 kg (198-408 lb): Front: 175 kPa (1.75 kgf/cm², 25 psi) Rear: 225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm², 33 psi) Maximum load*: 185 kg (408 lb) * Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and accessories |
WARNING
Never overload your vehicle. Operation
of an overloaded vehicle could
cause an accident.
Tire inspection
The tires must be checked before each ride. If the center tread depth reaches the specified limit, if the tire has a nail or glass fragments in it, or if the sidewall is cracked, have a Yamaha dealer replace the tire immediately.
Minimum tire tread depth (front and rear): 1.6 mm (0.06 in) |
TIP
The tire tread depth limits may differ
from country to country. Always comply
with the local regulations.
WARNING
Tire information
This motorcycle is equipped with cast wheels and tubeless tires with valves.
WARNING
After extensive tests, only the tires listed below have been approved for this model by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
Front tire: Size: 100/80-17 M/C 52H Manufacturer/model: PIRELLI/SPORT DEMON MICHELIN/PILOT SPORTY Tire air valve: TR412 Valve core: V3002 (original) Rear tire: Size: 130/70-17 M/C 62H Manufacturer/model: PIRELLI/SPORT DEMON MICHELIN/PILOT SPORTY Tire air valve: TR412 Valve core: V3002 (original) |
WARNING
This motorcycle is fitted with superhigh-
speed tires. Note the following
points in order to make the most efficient
use of these tires.
Installing the exhaust assembly
1. Install:
Exhaust assembly "1"
Exhaust pipe nuts "2"
Exhaust assembly bolts "3" "4"
NOTE:
Do not fully tighten the nuts and bolts.
2. Tighten:
Exhaust pipe nuts "2"
Exhaust assembly bolt "4"
Exhaust assembly bolt "3"
...
Removing the lower bracket
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
WARNINGSecurely support the vehicle so that there
is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Remove:
Upper ring nut
Rubber washer
Lower ring nut "1"
Lower bracket
NOTE:
Remove the lower ring nut with the steering nut
wrench "2".
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Removing the rear brake caliper
NOTE:
Before disassembling the brake caliper, drain
the brake fluid from the entire brake system.
1. Remove:
Union bolt "1"
Copper washers "2"
Brake hose "3"
NOTE:
Put the end of the brake hose into a container
and pump out the brake fluid carefully. ...