PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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Tires
To maximize the performance, dura-
bility, and safe operation of your mo-
torcycle, 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.
EWA10501
WARNING
Operation of this vehicle with im-
proper tire pressure may cause se-
vere injury or death from loss of
control.
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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 am-
bient 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 ap-
proved for this model.
EWA10511
WARNING
Never overload your vehicle. Oper-
ation of an overloaded vehicle
could cause an accident.
Tire inspection
The tires must be checked before
each ride. If the center 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 Yama-
ha dealer replace the tire immediately.
TIP
The tire tread depth limits may differ
from country to country. Always com-
ply with the local regulations.
Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):
Front:
200 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm
2
, 2
9
psi)
Rear:
225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm
2
, 33 psi)
Maximum load*:
200
kg (4
41
lb)
* Total weight of rider, passenger,
cargo and accessories
1. Tire sidewall
2. Tire tread depth
Minimum tire tread depth (front and
rear):
0.8 mm (0.03 in)
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