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CHK
ADJ
CHECKING THE TIRES/
CHECKING THE WHEELS
WARNING
Uneven or improper tire pressure may
adversely affect the handling of this vehicle
and may cause loss of control.
• Maintain proper tire pressures.
• Set tire pressures when the tires are cold.
• Tire pressures must be equal in both front
tires and equal in both rear tires.
2. Check:
• tire surfaces
Wear/damage
→
Replace.
WARNING
It is dangerous to ride with a worn-out tire.
When tire wear is out of specification,
replace the tire immediately.
Tire wear limit
a
Front and rear: 3.0 mm (0.12 in)
CHECKING THE WHEELS
1. Check:
• wheels
1
Damage/bends
→
Replace.
TIP:
Always balance the wheel when a tire or wheel
has been changed or replaced.
WARNING
• Never attempt even small repairs to the
wheel.
• Ride conservatively after installing a tire
to allow it to seat itself properly on the
rim.
