Yamaha CZD300J, Owner'S Manual

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Perio d ic maintenance an d a d justment
8-20
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WARNING
EWA10512
Never overloa d your vehicle. Opera-
tion of an overloa d e d vehicle coul d
cause an acci d ent.
Tire inspection
The tires must be checked before each
ride. If a tire tread shows crosswise
lines (minimum tread depth), if the tire
has a nail or glass fragments in it, or if
the sidewall is cracked, contact a
Yamaha dealer immediately and have
the tire replaced.
WARNING
EWA10523

It is d an g erous to ri d e with a
worn-out tire. When a tire trea d
b e g ins to show crosswise lines,
have a Yamaha d ealer replace
the tire imme d iately. Brakes,
tires an d relate d wheel parts re-
placement shoul d also b e left to
a Yamaha d ealer.

Ri d e at mo d erate spee d s after
chan g in g a tire since the tire
surface must first b e “ b roken
in” for it to d evelop its optimal
characteristics.
Tire information
This model is equipped with tubeless
tires and tire air valves.
Tires age, even if they have not been
used or have only been used occasion-
ally. Cracking of the tread and sidewall
rubber, sometimes accompanied by
carcass deformation, is an evidence of
ageing. Old and aged tires shall be
checked by tire specialists to ascertain
their suitability for further use.
WARNING
EWA10462
The front an d rear tires shoul d b e of
the same make an d d esi g n, other-
wise the han d lin g characteristics of
the vehicle may b e d ifferent, which
coul d lea d to an acci d ent.
After extensive tests, only the tires list-
ed below have been approved for this
model by Yamaha.
Tire air pressure (measure d on col d
tires):
Up to 90 k g (198 l b ) loa d :
Front:
200 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm², 29 psi)
Rear:
225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm², 33 psi)
90 k g (198 l b ) to maximum loa d :
Front:
200 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm², 29 psi)
Rear:
225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm², 33 psi)
Maximum loa d *:
161 kg (355 lb)
* Total weight of rider, passenger, car-
go and accessories
1. Tire sidewall
2. Tire wear indicator
3. Tire tread depth
Minimum tire trea d d epth (front an d
rear):
1.0 mm (0.04 in)
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