PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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Tires
To maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your motorcy-
cle, 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.
WARNING
EWA10441
Operation of this vehicle with im-
proper tire pressure may cause se-
vere injury or death from loss of
control.
●
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 ad-
justed in accordance with the
riding speed and with the total
weight of rider, cargo, and ac-
cessories approved for this
model.
WARNING
EWA10511
Never overload your vehicle. Opera-
tion of an overloaded vehicle could
cause an accident.
Tire inspection
The tires must be checked before each
ride. If a tire 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.
Tire information
This motorcycle is equipped with spoke
wheels and tube tires.
Off-road riding:
Front:
100 kPa (1.00 kgf/cm², 15 psi)
(ZAF)
Rear:
100 kPa (1.00 kgf/cm², 15 psi)
(ZAF)
Maximum load*:
150 kg (331 lb) (ZAF)
* Total weight of rider, cargo and ac-
cessories
1. Tire sidewall
2. Tire tread depth
3. Tire wear indicator
Minimum tire tread depth (front and
rear):
4.0 mm (0.16 in)
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