2017 YAMAHA YXZ1000R SS tires

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If you think or feel that the vehicle may tip or
roll, keep your body completely inside the
protective structure of the vehicle:
Brace yourself by pressing your feet firmly
on the floorboard and keep a firm grip on
the steering wheel or passenger handhold.
 Do not put your hands or feet outside of the
vehicle for any reason. Do not try to stop a
tipover using your arm or leg.
Accelerating
Avoid higher speeds and sudden or hard ac-
celeration until you are thoroughly familiar
with the operation of your vehicle. Avoid sud-
den or hard acceleration in any turn. Never
drive faster than is safe for current conditions.
Shifting
Follow the instructions on pages 6-2 and 6-3
for shifting, downshifting, and shifting into re-
verse until you are thoroughly familiar with
each operation. Braking
When slowing down or stopping, take your
foot off the accelerator pedal and press the
brake pedal smoothly. Abrupt or improper
use of the brakes can cause the tires to lose
traction, reducing control of the vehicle and
increasing the possibility of an accident.
Braking ability is affected by type of terrain. In
most cases, gradual application of the brakes
is more effective than
abrupt braking, partic-
ularly on loose surfaces, such as gravel. Al-
ways allow for greater braking distance on
rough, loose, or slippery surfaces.
Engine compression braking will also help
slow the vehicle down. With the transmission
still in gear, take your foot off the accelerator
and allow the drivetrain and engine to absorb
vehicle speed. Downshift as necessary. Ap-
plication of the brakes provides additional
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EBU35832Checking and tightening the bead lock
(YXZ10YMSH)Check the bead lock at the intervals specified
in the general maintenance and lubrication
chart and whenever the tires have been re-
placed.Tighten the bead lock bolts to the specified
torque in a crisscross pattern.
EBU32620Tire replacementAlways use the same size and type of tires
recommended in this owner’s manual. The
tires that came with your Yamaha YXZ1000R
1. Wheel nut
1
1
1. Bead lock
2. BoltTightening torque:
Bead lock bolts:17 N·m (1.7 kgf·m, 12 lb·ft)1
2
22 2
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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 in
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. Front tire:Size:27 x 9.00R-14NHS
Manufacturer/model: MAXXIS/MU09
Rear tire: Size:27 x 11.00R-14NHS
Manufacturer/model: MAXXIS/MU10
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(Total weight of operator, passenger, cargo, and
accessories)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:
Hydraulic disc brake
Specified brake fluid: DOT 4Rear brake:Type:
Hydraulic disc 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
Wheel travel:
432 mm (17.0 in)
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Tires, Pre-operation check ............................................ 5-8
Transmission oil ........................................................... 8-26
Transmission, Pre-operation check ............................... 5-6
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 8-64
Troubleshooting charts ................................................ 8-66UUpper and lower arm pivot, lubrication ....................... 8-52VValve clearance ............................................................ 8-44
Vehicle identification number ...................................... 11-1WWheel installation ......................................................... 8-56
Wheel removal ............................................................. 8-54
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