Yamaha 2008 Raptor 250, Service Manual

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CHK
ADJ
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1. Measure:
• tire pressure
Out of specification
→
Adjust.
NOTE: NOTE:
• The low-pressure tire gauge
is included as
standard equipment.
• If dust or the like is stuck to this gauge, it will
not provide the correct readings. Therefore,
take two measurements of the tire’s pressure
and use the second reading.
WARNING
Uneven or improper tire pressure may
adversely affect the handling of this
machine and may cause loss of control.
• Maintain proper tire pressures.
• Set tire pressures when the tires are cold.
• Tire pressures must be equal in both front
tires and equal in both rear tires.
2. Check:
• tire surfaces
Wear/damage
→
Replace.
WARNING
It is dangerous to ride with a worn-out tire.
When tire wear is out of specification,
replace the tire immediately.
Cold tire
pressure
Front/Rear
Standard
27.5 kPa
(0.28 kg/cm
2
, 4.0 psi)
Minimum
24.5 kPa
(0.25 kg/cm
2
, 3.6 psi)
Maximum
30.5 kPa
(0.31 kg/cm
2
, 4.4 psi)
Tire wear limit
Front and rear: 3.0 mm (0.12 in)
CHECKING THE TIRES