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• Do not drive or ride as passenger after using drugs or alcohol.
Prepare your vehicle
Perform the pre-operation checks each time you use the vehicle to make sure it is in safe oper-
ating condition. Failure to inspect or maintain th e vehicle properly increases the possibility of an
accident or equipment damage. See page 5-1 for a list of pre-operation checks.
Prepare your load
Carrying heavy or over-sized loads can affect hand ling, stability, and cause the risk of overturns
or other accidents.
Read “Loading” on page 6-9 before loading the cargo bed.
Do not overload the vehicle or cargo bed.
Refer to the labels on the vehicle for specific loading limits and recommended tire air pressure.
Keep heavier objects and the load in general cent ered side to side, and as low and as far for-
ward in the cargo bed as possible.
Secure cargo so that it will not shift – a loose load could change handling unexpectedly or be
thrown forward and strike occupants.
This vehicle is not designed to tow or pull objects. Towing a trailer or pulling another vehicle or
other object will affect handling, stability, an d increase the risk of overturns and accidents.
Towing or pulling can also cause frame and vehicle damage.
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Aftermarket tires and rims
The tires and rims that came with your YXZ1000R were designed to match the performance ca-
pabilities and to provide the best combination of handling, braking, and comfort. Other tires,
rims, sizes, and combinations may not be appropriate. Refer to page 8-54 for tire specifications
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EBU32610Wheel removal1. Loosen the wheel nuts.
2. Elevate the vehicle and place a suitablestand under the frame.
3. Remove the nuts from the wheel.
4. Remove the wheel.
EBU32620Tire replacementAlways use the same size and type of tires
recommended in this owner’s manual. The
tires that came with your Yamaha YXZ1000R
were designed to match the performance ca-
pabilities and to provide the best combination
of handling, braking, and comfort. It is best to
replace all four tires at the same time. If that is
not possible, you must replace the tires in1. Wheel nut
1 1
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pairs (front or rear) with tires of the same size
and type as the originals. Never replace just
one tire.
WARNING
EWB03390Installing improper tires on your Yamaha
YXZ1000R can affect handling and stabili-
ty. This can cause a loss of control. The tires listed below have been approved by
Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of
America for this model.
EBU33090Wheel installation1. Install the wheel and the nuts.
2. Lower the vehicle so that the wheel is on the ground.
3. Tighten the wheel nuts in a crisscross pattern to the specified torque.
WARNING
EWB03400Do not reverse the rims on your Yamaha
YXZ1000R to widen the track width. In-
stalling wheels improperly increases the
risk of wheel failure and accidents. EBU35230BatteryThe battery is located under panel A. (See
page 8-10.)
Front tire:Size:27 x 9.00R-14NHS
Manufacturer/model: MAXXIS/MU09
Rear tire: Size:27 x 11.00R-14NHS
Manufacturer/model: MAXXIS/MU10
Tightening torques: Front wheel nut:75 Nm (7.5 m·kgf, 54 ft·lbf)
Rear wheel nut: 75 Nm (7.5 m·kgf, 54 ft·lbf)
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Spark plug (s):Manufacturer/model:NGK/CR9EB
Spark plug gap:
0.7–0.8 mm (0.028–0.031 in)Clutch:Clutch type:Wet, multiple-discTransmission:Primary reduction system:Spur gear
Primary reduction ratio: 88/53 (1.660)
Secondary reduction system:
Shaft drive
Secondary reduction ratio: 41/22 × 33/9 (6.833)
Transmission type: Constant mesh 5-speed forward, 1-speed reverse
Operation:
Right hand operation
Reverse gear: 37/15 (2.467)
1st: 35/17 (2.059)
2nd:
34/22 (1.545)
3rd: 31/26 (1.192)
4th: 25/26 (0.962) 5th:
25/31 (0.806)
Chassis:Frame type:
Steel tube frame
Caster angle: 6.80 °
Trail: 33.7 mm (1.33 in)Front tire:Type:Tubeless
Size: 27 x 9.00R-14NHS
Manufacturer/model:
MAXXIS/MU09Rear tire:Type:Tubeless
Size:
27 x 11.00R-14NHS
Manufacturer/model: MAXXIS/MU10Loading:Maximum loading limit:
326.0 kg (719 lb)
(Total weight of operator, passenger, cargo, and
accessories)
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Tire air pressure (measured on cold tires):Recommended:Vehicle load:0 - 195 kg (0 - 430 lb)
Front: 114.0 kPa (1.140 kgf/cm², 16.5 psi)
Rear:
128.0 kPa (1.280 kgf/cm², 18.5 psi)
Vehicle load: 195 kg - maximum (430 lb - maximum)
Front: 114.0 kPa (1.140 kgf/cm², 16.5 psi)
Rear:
169.0 kPa (1.690 kgf/cm², 24.5 psi)
Minimum: Vehicle load:
0 - 195 kg (0 - 430 lb)
Front: 110.0 kPa (1.100 kgf/cm², 16.0 psi)
Rear: 124.0 kPa (1.240 kgf/cm², 18.0 psi)
Vehicle load:
195 kg - maximum (430 lb - maximum)
Front: 110.0 kPa (1.100 kgf/cm², 16.0 psi)
Rear: 165.0 kPa (1.650 kgf/cm², 24.0 psi)Front wheel:Wheel type:Cast wheel
Rim size: 14 x 6.5AT
Rear wheel:Wheel type:Cast wheel
Rim size:
14 x 8.0ATFront brake:Type:Disc brake
Operation:
Unified brake
Specified brake fluid: DOT 4Rear brake:Type:
Disc brake
Operation: Unified brake
Specified brake fluid: DOT 4Front suspension:Type:Double wishbone
Spring/shock absorber type: Coil spring/gas-oil damper
Wheel travel:
410 mm (16.2 in)Rear suspension:Type:Double wishbone
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/gas-oil damper
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