Suzuki GSX-R600, Manual

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NOTE: The “Triangle mark” mark
indicates the place where the
wear bars are molded into the tire.
When the wear bars contact the
road, it indicates that the tire wear
limit has been reached.
Whenever you repl a ce a tire, use
a tire of the size a nd type listed
below. If you use a different size
or type of tire, motorcycle h a n-
dling m a y be a dversely a ffected,
possibly resulting in loss of motor-
cycle control.
Alw a ys b a l a nce the wheel a fter
rep a iring a puncture or repl a cing
the tire. Proper wheel b a l a nce is
import a nt to a void v a ri a ble wheel-
to-ro a d cont a ct, a nd to a void
uneven tire we a r.
FRONT REAR
S IZE
120/70ZR17M/C
(58W)
180/55ZR17M/C
(7 3 W)
TYPE
BRIDGE S TONE
BATTLAX
BT016F AA
BRIDGE S TONE
BATTLAX
BT016R AA
Triangle mark

WARNING
An improperly repaired,
in
s talled, or balanced tire can
cau s e lo ss of control and an
accident, or can wear out
s ooner.
• A s k your S uzuki dealer or a
qualified mechanic to per-
form tire repair, replacement,
and balancin
g becau s e
proper tool s and experience
are required.
• In s tall tire s accordin g to the
rotation direction s hown by
arrow s on the s idewall of
each tire.