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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 8-56 for tire specifications
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EBU33090Wheel installation1. Install the wheel and the nuts.
2. Lower the vehicle so that the wheel is onthe 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. EBU35232BatteryThis model is equipped with a 12–volt VRLA
(valve–regulated lead–acid) battery. There is
no need to check the electrolyte or to add dis-
tilled water. However, the battery lead con-
nections need to be checked and tightened,
and the battery terminals cleaned if corroded.
If the battery seems to have discharged, re-
charge it as soon as possible.
Front tire:Size:27 x 9.00R-14NHS
Manufacturer/model: MAXXIS/MU09 (YXZ10YEXJ)
MAXXIS/MU9Y (YXZ10YESJ)
Rear tire: Size:27 x 11.00R-14NHS
Manufacturer/model: MAXXIS/MU10 (YXZ10YEXJ)
MAXXIS/MU9Y (YXZ10YESJ)
Tightening torques:Front wheel nut:75 N·m (7.5 kgf·m, 55 lb·ft)
Rear wheel nut: 75 N·m (7.5 kgf·m, 55 lb·ft)
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