Yamaha 2009 YZF-R1Z Owner's Manual page 75

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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.
Minimum tire tread depth (front and
rear):
1.0 mm (0.04 in)
TIP
The tire tread depth limits may differ
from country to country. Always comply
with the local regulations.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
Tire information
1. Tire air valve
2. Tire air valve core
3. Tire air valve cap with seal
This motorcycle is equipped with cast
wheels and tubeless tires with valves.
WARNING
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The front and rear tires should
be of the same make and de-
sign, otherwise the handling
characteristics of the motorcy-
cle may be different, which
could lead to an accident.
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Always make sure that the valve
caps are securely installed to
prevent air pressure leakage.
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Use only the tire valves and
valve cores listed below to
avoid tire deflation during a
high-speed ride.
After extensive tests, only the tires list-
ed below have been approved for this
model by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
Front tire:
Size:
120/70 ZR17M/C (58W)
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP/D210F
Rear tire:
Size:
190/55 ZR17M/C (75W)
Manufacturer/model:
EWA10481
DUNLOP/D210
FRONT and REAR:
Tire air valve:
TR412
Valve core:
#9100 (original)
WARNING
This motorcycle is fitted with super-
high-speed tires. Note the following
points in order to make the most ef-
ficient use of these tires.
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