Yamaha FZ1-N Service Manual

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CHASSIS3-33WARNINGEWA14080• Do not use a tubeless tire on a wheeldesigned only for tube tires to avoid tirefailure and personal injury from suddendeflation.• When using a tube tire, be sure to installthe correct tube.• Always replace a new tube tire and a newtube as a set.• To avoid pinching the tube, make sure thewheel rim band and tube are centered inthe wheel groove.• Patching a punctured tube is not recom-mended. If it is absolutely necessary todo so, use great care and replace the tubeas soon as possible with a good qualityreplacement.WARNINGEWA14090After extensive tests, the tires listed belowhave been approved by Yamaha Motor Co.,Ltd. for this model. The front and rear tiresshould always be by the same manufac-turer and of the same design. No guaranteeconcerning handling characteristics can begiven if a tire combination other than oneapproved by Yamaha is used on this vehi-cle.WARNINGEWA13210New tires have a relatively low grip on theroad surface until they have been slightlyworn. Therefore, approximately 100 kmshould be traveled at normal speed beforeany high-speed riding is done.NOTE:For tires with a direction of rotation mark “1”:• Install the tire with the mark pointing in thedirection of wheel rotation.• Align the mark “2” with the valve installationpoint.1. Tire tread depth2. Side wall3. Wear indicatorMinimum tire tread depth1.6 mm (0.06 in)A. TireB. WheelTube wheel Tube tire onlyTubeless wheel Tube or tubeless tireFront tireSize120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W)Manufacturer/modelDUNLOP/D221FAMICHELIN/PILOT ROAD SRear tireSize190/50 ZR17 M/C (73W)Manufacturer/modelDUNLOP/D221GMICHELIN/PILOT ROAD D