2018 YAMAHA YXZ1000R SS tire type

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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-
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TIPYou may need to turn the steering wheel left
and right to help the differential lock into pla-
ce. 3. Stop the engine (turn the key to “ ”[off]).
4. With the brake pedal still being applied, set the parking brake.
5. Finally, get out of the vehicle and block
the front and rear wheels with rocks or
other objects.
Loading
Be aware that vehicle load includes the total
combined weight of the operator, passenger,
any installed accessories, and any luggage or
cargo brought on board or stored in the cargo
bed. Make sure that the gross vehicle weight
(vehicle load plus weight of the vehicle itself)
never exceeds 1025 kg (2260 lb). Vehicle loading can affect handling as well as
the recommended tire pressure. (See pages
6-12, 5-8.)
EBU36681Operation on different surfaces and
terrainsGo slowly and proceed with caution when op-
erating on an unfamiliar surface or terrain.
This vehicle may handle differently in certain
types of terrains or on certain surfaces. You
may come upon hidden rocks, bumps, or
holes without enough time to react. To avoid
loss of control or rollover, always be alert to
changing surfaces or terrain when operating
the vehicle.
Your Yamaha YXZ1000R has higher ground
clearance and other features to handle rug-
ged terrain, and as a result, can overturn in
situations where some vehicles may not.
Abrupt maneuvers or aggressive driving can
cause loss of control, including rollovers –
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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 YXZ1000Rwere 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 origin
als. 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.
1. Bead lock
2. BoltTightening torque: Bead lock bolts:17 N·m (1.7 kgf·m, 13 lb·ft)1
2
22 2
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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/MU09 (YXZ10YEXJ)
MAXXIS/MU9Y (YXZ10YESJ)Rear tire:Type:Tubeless
Size: 27 x 11.00R-14NHS
Manufacturer/model:
MAXXIS/MU10 (YXZ10YEXJ)
MAXXIS/MU9Y (YXZ10YESJ)
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Loading:Maximum loading limit:317.0 kg (699 lb)
(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 6.5ATRear 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
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