Yamaha 2004 FZ6-SS Service Manual - Chk
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CHECKING THE TIRES/CHECKING THE WHEELS
CHK
ADJ
WARNING
NOTE:
WARNING
NOTE:
Front tire
Manufacturer
Size
Model
BRIDGESTONE
120 / 70ZR 17
M / C (58W)
BT020F
GG
DUNLOP
120 / 70ZR 17
M / C (58W)
D252F
Rear tire
Manufacturer
Size
Model
BRIDGESTONE
180 / 55ZR 17
M / C (73W)
BT020R
GG
DUNLOP
180 / 55ZR 17
M / C (73W)
D252
New tires and wheels 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 be-
fore any high-speed riding is done.
For tires with a direction of rotation mark
1
:
SInstall the tire with the mark pointing in the
direction of wheel rotation.
SAlign 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:
Swheel
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.