Yamaha XJR1300(L) 99, Service Manual

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CHK
ADJ
CHECKING THE TIRES
WARNING
EAS00162
CHECKING THE TIRES
The following procedure applies to both of the
tires.
1. Measure:
S
tire pressure
Out of specification
Regulate.
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The tire pressure should only be checked
and regulated when the tire temperature
equals the ambient air temperature.
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The tire pressure and the suspension must
be adjusted according to the total weight
(including cargo, rider, passenger and ac-
cessories) and the anticipated riding
speed.
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Operation of an overloaded motorcycle
could cause tire damage, an accident or an
injury.
NEVER OVERLOAD THE MOTORCYCLE.
Basic weight
(with oil and a full
fuel tank)
253 kg
Maxim m load
207 kg
Maximum load
207 kg
Cold tire pressure Front tire Rear tire
Up to 90 kg
load*
250 kPa
(2.5 kg / cm
2
,
2.5 bar)
250 kPa
(2.5 kg / cm
2
,
2.5 bar)
90 kg
Maximum load*
250 kPa
(2.5 kg / cm
2
,
2.5 bar)
290 kPa
(2.9 kg / cm
2
,
2.9 bar)
High speed
riding
250 kPa
(2.5 kg / cm
2
,
2.5 bar)
290 kPa
(2.9 kg / cm
2
,
2.9 bar)
* Load is the total weight of cargo, rider, pas-
senger and accessories