Yamaha YZF-R1 Owner's Manual page 74

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
WARNING
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G
Have a Yamaha dealer replace
excessively worn tires. Besides
being illegal,
motorcycle with
worn tires decreases riding sta-
bility and can lead to loss of
control.
G
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-
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edge and experience.
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operating the
excessively
1. Tire air valve
2. Tire air valve core
3. Tire air valve cap with seal
Tire information
This motorcycle is equipped with cast
wheels and tubeless tires with valves.
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WARNING
G
The front and rear tires should
be of the same make and de-
sign, otherwise the handling
characteristics of the motor-
cycle cannot be guaranteed.
G After extensive tests, only the
tires listed below have been ap-
proved for this model
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
G Always make sure that the valve
caps are securely installed to
prevent air pressure leakage.
G
Use only the tire valves and
valve cores listed below to
avoid tire deflation during a
high-speed ride.
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