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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Tires
To maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your motor-
cycle, 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.
EW000082
WARNING
_
●
The tire air pressure must be
checked and adjusted on cold
tires (i.e., when the temperature
of the tires equals the ambient
temperature).
●
The tire air pressure must be
adjusted in accordance with the
riding speed and with the total
weight of rider, passenger, car-
go, and accessories approved
for this model.
_
CE-01E
CE-07E
EWA00012
WARNING
_
Because loading has an enormous
impact on the handling, braking, per-
formance and safety characteristics
of your motorcycle, you should keep
the following precautions in mind.
●
NEVER OVERLOAD THE
MOTORCYCLE! Operation of an
overloaded motorcycle may re-
sult in tire damage, loss of con-
trol, or severe injury. Make sure
that the total weight of rider, pas-
senger, cargo, and accessories
does not exceed the specified
maximum load for the vehicle.
● Do not carry along loosely
packed items, which can shift
during a ride.
●
Securely pack the heaviest
items close to the center of the
motorcycle and distribute the
weight evenly on both sides.
● Adjust the suspension and tire
air pressure with regard to the
load.
●
Check the tire condition and air
pressure before each ride.
_
Tire air pressure
(measured on cold tires)
Load* Front Rear
Up to 90 kg
250 kPa
(2.50 kgf/cm
2
,
2.50 bar)
250 kPa
(2.50 kgf/cm
2
,
2.50 bar)
90 kg–maximum
250 kPa
(2.50 kgf/cm
2
,
2.50 bar)
290 kPa
(2.90 kgf/cm
2
,
2.90 bar)
High-speed riding
250 kPa
(2.50 kgf/cm
2
,
2.50 bar)
250 kPa
(2.50 kgf/cm
2
,
2.50 bar)
Maximum load* 203 kg
* Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and
accessories
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