Yamaha YZF-R1B 2012 Service Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE3-202. Check:• Tire surfacesDamage/wear → Replace the tire.WARNINGEWA13190It is dangerous to ride with a worn-out tire.When the tire tread reaches the wear limit,replace the tire immediately.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.TIPFor 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.Tire air pressure (measured oncold tires)Loading condition0–90 kg (0–198 lb)Front250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)Rear290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm², 42 psi)Loading condition90–189 kg (198–417 lb)Front250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)Rear290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm², 42 psi)High-speed ridingFront250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)Rear290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm², 42 psi)Maximum load189 kg (417 lb)* Total weight of rider, passenger, cargoand accessories1. Tire tread depth2. Side wall3. Wear indicatorWear limit (front)1.6 mm (0.06 in) (Europe)1.0 mm (0.04 in) (AUS)Wear limit (rear)1.6 mm (0.06 in) (Europe)1.0 mm (0.04 in) (AUS)Front tireSize120/70 ZR17M/C (58W)Manufacturer/modelMICHELIN/POWER PURE A(1KB8, 1KB9, 1KBJ, 1KBK)Manufacturer/modelDUNLOP/Qualifier II (1KB8,1KBH, 1KBJ, 1KBP)Rear tireSize190/55 ZR17M/C (75W)Manufacturer/modelMICHELIN/POWER PURE(1KB8, 1KB9, 1KBJ, 1KBK)Manufacturer/modelDUNLOP/Qualifier II (1KB8,1KBH, 1KBJ, 1KBP)Manuals by Motomatrix / www.motomatrix.co.uk / The Solution For Lost Motorcycle Coded Keysemail: info@motomatrix.co.uk