Yamaha XJR1300(L) 99, Service Manual

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CHECKING THE TIRES/CHECKING THE WHEELS
WARNING
NOTE:
WARNING
NOTE:
Front tire
Manufacturer Size Type
MICHELIN 120 / 70ZR17 MACADAM 90X
DUNLOP 120 / 70ZR17 D207F
BRIDGESTONE 120 / 70ZR17 BT57F
Rear tire
Manufacturer Size Type
MICHELIN 180/ 55ZR17 MACADAM 90X
DUNLOP 180 / 55ZR17 D207
BRIDGESTONE 180 / 55ZR17 BT57R
New tires have a relatively low grip on the
road surface until they have been slightly
worn.
Therefore, approximately 100 km should be
traveled at normal speed before any high-
speed riding is done.
For tires with a direction of rotation mark 1 :
S
Install the tire with the mark pointing in the
direction of wheel rotation.
S
Align the mark 2 with the valve installation
point.
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CHECKING THE WHEELS
The following procedure applies to both of the
wheels.
1. Check:
S
wheel
Damage / out-of-round
Replace.
Never attempt to make any repairs to the
wheel.
After a tire or wheel has been changed or re-
placed, always balance the wheel.