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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Tires
To maximize the performance, dura-
bility, and safe operation of your
motorcycle, note the following points
regarding the specified tires.
Tire air pressure
The tire air pressure should be
checked and, if necessary, adjusted
before each ride.
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The tire air pressure must be
checked and adjusted on cold
tires (i.e., when the tempera-
ture 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, passen-
ger, cargo, and accessories
approved for this model.
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NEVER OVERLOAD THE
MOTORCYCLE! Operation of
an overloaded motorcycle may
result in tire damage, loss of
control, or severe injury. Make
sure that the total weight of
rider, passenger, cargo, and
accessories does not exceed
the specified maximum load
for the vehicle.
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Do not carry along loosely
packed items, which can shift
during a ride.
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Securely pack the heaviest
items close to the center of the
motorcycle and distribute the
weight evenly on both sides.
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Adjust the suspension and tire
air pressure with regard to the
load.
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Check the tire condition and
air pressure before each ride.
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Because loading has an enormous
impact on the handling, braking,
performance and safety character-
istics of your motorcycle, you
should keep the following precau-
tions in mind.
Tire air pressure
(measured on cold tires)
Load*
Front
Rear
Up to 90 kg
125 kPa
(1.25 kgf/cm
2
,
1.25 bar)
150 kPa
(1.50 kgf/cm
2
,
1.50 bar)
90 kg–
maximum
150 kPa
(1.50 kgf/cm
2
,
1.50 bar
175 kPa
(1.75 kgf/cm
2
,
1.75 bar)
Off-road riding
125 kPa
(1.25 kgf/cm
2
,
1.25 bar)
150 kPa
(1.50 kgf/cm
2
,
1.50 bar)
Maximum load*
180 kg
178 kg (CH, A only)
* Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and
accessories
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