PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR6-256EW000080WARNING_ The front and rear tires shouldbe of the same make and de-sign, otherwise the handlingcharacteristics of the motor-cycle cannot be guaranteed. After extensive tests, only thetires listed below have been ap-proved for this model byYamaha Motor Co., Ltd. Always make sure that the valvecaps are securely installed toprevent air pressure leakage. Use only the tire valves andvalve cores listed below toavoid tire deflation during ahigh-speed ride._CE-10ECE-14EEAU00684WARNING_This motorcycle is fitted with super-high-speed tires. Note the followingpoints in order to make the most ef-ficient use of these tires. Use only the specified replace-ment tires. Other tires may runthe danger of bursting at superhigh speeds. Brand-new tires can have a rela-tively poor grip on certain roadsurfaces until they have been“broken in”. Therefore, it is ad-visable before doing any high-speed riding to ride conserva-tively for approximately 100 km(60 mi) after installing a newtire. The tires must be warmed upbefore a high-speed run. Always adjust the tire air pres-sure according to the operatingconditions._FRONTManufacturer Size ModelBridgestone 120/70 ZR17 (58W) BT020F U120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W)REARManufacturer Size ModelBridgestone 180/55 ZR17 (73W) BT020R U180/55 ZR17 M/C (73W)FRONT & REARTire air valve TR412Valve core #9000A (original)U5LV12.book Page 25 Thursday, June 27, 2002 5:49 PM
