Suzuki RV125, Service Manual

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2-18 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
TIRE AND WHEEL
TIRE TREAD CONDITION
Operating the motorcycle with excessively worn tires will
decrease riding stability and consequently invite a dangerous
situation. It is highly recommended to replace a tire when the
remaining depth of the tire tread reaches the following specifica-
tion.
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Tire depth limit Front: 4.0 mm
Rear: 4.0 mm
#
09900-20805: Tire depth gauge
TIRE PRESSURE
If the tire pressure is too high or too low, steering will be
adversely affected and tire wear will increase. Therefore, main-
tain the correct tire pressure for good roadability and a longer
tire life. Cold inflation tire pressure is as follows.
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WHEEL
Make sure that the wheel runout (axial and radial) does not
exceed the service limit when checked as shown. An excessive
amount of runout is usually due to worn or loose wheel bearings
and can be corrected by replacing the bearings. If bearing
replacement fails to reduce the runout, replace the wheel.
(Wheel inspection:
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5-50)
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Wheel runout
Service Limit (axial and radial): 2.0 mm
Inspect every 4 000 km (20 months).
COLD INFLATION
TIRE PRESSURE
SOLO RIDING DUAL RIDING
kPa kgf/cm
2
kPa kgf/cm
2
FRONT 125 1.25 125 1.25
REAR 125 1.25 125 1.25
The standard tire fitted on this motorcycle is a 130/
80-18M/C 66P for the front and a 180/80-14M/C 78P for
the rear. The use of tires other than those specified
may cause instability. It is highly recommended to use
the specified tires.