2016 YAMAHA YXZ1000R wheel size

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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
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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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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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