Yamaha YZF-R1 Owner's Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT6-196WARNINGEWA10511Never overload your vehicle. Opera-tion of an overloaded vehicle couldcause an accident.Tire inspectionThe tires must be checked before eachride. If the center tread depth reachesthe specified limit, if the tire has a nail orglass fragments in it, or if the sidewall iscracked, have a Yamaha dealer re-place the tire immediately.TIPThe tire tread depth limits may differfrom country to country. Always complywith the local regulations.WARNINGEWA10471● Have a Yamaha dealer replaceexcessively worn tires. Besidesbeing illegal, operating the vehi-cle with excessively worn tiresdecreases riding stability andcan lead to loss of control.● The replacement of all wheeland brake-related parts, includ-ing the tires, should be left to aYamaha dealer, who has thenecessary professional knowl-edge and experience to do so.● Ride at moderate speeds afterchanging a tire since the tiresurface must first be “brokenin” for it to develop its optimalcharacteristics.Tire air pressure (measured on coldtires):0–90 kg (0–198 lb):Front:250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)Rear:290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm², 42 psi)90–189 kg (198–417 lb):Front:250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)Rear:290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm², 42 psi)High-speed riding:Front:250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)Rear:290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm², 42 psi)Maximum load*:189 kg (417 lb)* Total weight of rider, passenger, car-go and accessories1. Tire sidewall2. Tire tread depthMinimum tire tread depth (front andrear):1.6 mm (0.06 in)