Yamaha XT225R, Owner'S Manual

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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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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.
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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.
Tire air pressure
(measured on cold tires)
Load* Front Rear
Up to 90 kg (198 lb)
125 kPa
(1.25 kgf/cm
2
,
18 psi)
150 kPa
(1.50 kgf/cm
2
,
22 psi)
90 kg (198 lb) –
maximum
150 kPa
(1.50 kgf/cm
2
,
22 psi)
175 kPa
(1.75 kgf/cm
2
,
25 psi)
Maximum load* 183 kg (404 lb)
* Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and
accessories
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