Yamaha YZF-R1P 2001-2003, Owner'S Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Tires
To maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your motor-
cycle, note the following points
regarding the specified tires.
Tire air pressure
The tire air pressure should be
checked and, if necessary, adjusted
before each ride.
EW000082
WARNING
_
●
The tire air pressure must be
checked and adjusted on cold
tires (i.e., when the temperature
of the tires equals the ambient
temperature).
● The tire air pressure must be
adjusted in accordance with the
riding speed and with the total
weight of rider, passenger, car-
go, and accessories approved
for this model.
_
CE-22E
CE-16E
EW000083
WARNING
_
Proper loading of your motorcycle
is important for several characteris-
tics of your motorcycle, such as
handling, braking, performance and
safety. Do not carry loosely packed
items that can shift. Securely pack
your heaviest items close to the
center of the motorcycle, and dis-
tribute the weight evenly from side
to side. Properly adjust the suspen-
sion for your load, and check the
condition and pressure of your tires.
NEVER OVERLOAD YOUR MOTOR-
CYCLE. Make sure that the total
weight of the cargo, rider, passen-
ger, and accessories (cowling, sad-
dlebags, etc. if approved for this
model) does not exceed the maxi-
mum load of the motorcycle. Opera-
tion of an overloaded motorcycle
could cause tire damage, an acci-
dent, or even injury.
_
Tire air pressure
(measured on cold tires)
Load* Front Rear
Up to 90 kg (198 lb)
250 kPa
(2.50 kgf/cm
2
,
36 psi)
250 kPa
(2.50 kgf/cm
2
,
36 psi)
90 kg (198 lb)–
maximum
250 kPa
(2.50 kgf/cm
2
,
36 psi)
290 kPa
(2.90 kgf/cm
2
,
42 psi)
High-speed riding
250 kPa
(2.50 kgf/cm
2
,
36 psi)
250 kPa
(2.50 kgf/cm
2
,
36 psi)
Maximum load*
YZF-R1: 202 kg (445 lb)
YZF-R1C: 201 kg (443 lb)
* Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and
accessories
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