PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
3-17
l. Tighten the bleed screw to specification.
m. Fill the brake fluid reservoir to the proper
level with the specified brake fluid.
Refer to “CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL” on page 3-13.
WARNING
EWA13110
After bleeding the hydraulic brake system,
check the brake operation.
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CHECKING THE WHEELS
The following procedure applies to both of the
wheels.
1. Check:
• Wheel
Damage/out-of-round
→
Replace.
WARNING
EWA13260
Never attempt to make any repairs to the
wheel.
TIP
After a tire or wheel has been changed or re-
placed, always balance the wheel.
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CHECKING THE TIRES
The following procedure applies to both of the
tires.
1. Check:
• Tire pressure
Out of specification
→
Regulate.
WARNING
EWA13181
• The tire pressure should only be checked
and regulated when the tire temperature
equals the ambient air temperature.
• The tire pressure and the suspension must
be adjusted according to the total weight
(including cargo, rider, passenger and ac-
cessories) and the anticipated riding
speed.
• Operation of an overloaded vehicle could
cause tire damage, an accident or an injury.
NEVER OVERLOAD THE VEHICLE.
2. Check:
• Tire surfaces
Damage/wear
→
Replace the tire.
WARNING
EWA13190
It is dangerous to ride with a worn-out tire.
When the tire tread reaches the wear limit, re-
place the tire immediately.
WARNING
EWA14090
After extensive tests, the tires listed below
have been approved by Yamaha Motor Co.,
Ltd. for this model. The front and rear tires
should always be by the same manufacturer
and of the same design. No guarantee con-
cerning handling characteristics can be giv-
en if a tire combination other than one
approved by Yamaha is used on this vehicle.
T
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.
Front brake master cylinder
bleed screw
5 N·m (0.5 kgf·m, 3.7 lb·ft)
Brake caliper bleed screw
5 N·m (0.5 kgf·m, 3.7 lb·ft)
Tire air pressure (measured on
cold tires)
Front
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
Rear
290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm², 42 psi)
Maximum load
185 kg (408 lb) (YZF-R1)
184 kg (406 lb) (YZF-R1M)
* Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo
and accessories
Wear limit (front)
1.0 mm (0.04 in)
Wear limit (rear)
1.0 mm (0.04 in)
Front tire
Size
120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Manufacturer/model
BRIDGESTONE/BATTLAX RAC-
ING STREET RS11F
Rear tire
Size
190/55ZR17M/C (75W) (YZF-R1)
200/55ZR17M/C (78W)
(YZF-R1M)
Manufacturer/model
BRIDGESTONE/BATTLAX RAC-
ING STREET RS11R
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Page 60: ...CABLE ROUTING 2 21 Frame rear right side view B A C D 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ...
Page 82: ...CABLE ROUTING 2 43 Front brake hose left side view A 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 3 4 4 4 3 4 ...
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