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EAU1722A
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-16
Tires<IXE>
EAUT1692
Tires
To maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your motor-
cycle, note the following points regard-
ing the specified tires.
Tire air pressure
The tire air pressure should be checked
and, if necessary, adjusted before each
ride.
EWA10501
WARNING
Operation of this vehicle with im-
proper tire pressure may cause se-
vere injury or death from loss of con-
trol.
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The tire air pressure must be
checked and adjusted on cold
tires (i.e., when the temperature
of the tires equals the ambient
temperature).
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The tire air pressure must be
adjusted in accordance with the
riding speed and with the total
weight of rider, passenger, cargo,
and accessories approved for this
model.
Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):
Up to 90 kg (198 lb):
Front:
175 kPa (1.75 kgf/cm
2
, 25 psi)
Rear:
200 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm
2
, 29 psi)
90 kg (198 lb) to maximum load:
Front:
200 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm
2
, 29 psi)
Rear:
225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm
2
, 33 psi)
Maximum load*:
155 kg (342 lb)
* Total weight of rider, passenger,
cargo and accessories
EWA10511
WARNING
Never overload your vehicle. Opera-
tion of an overloaded vehicle could
cause an accident.
Tire inspection
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1. Tire tread depth
2. Tire sidewall
The tires must be checked before each
ride. If the center tread depth reaches
the specified limit, if the tire has a nail
or glass fragments in it, or if the sidewall
is cracked, have a Yamaha dealer re-
place the tire immediately.
Minimum tire tread depth (front and
rear):
0.8 mm (0.03 in)
TIP
The tire tread depth limits may differ from
country to country. Always comply with
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