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.
EWA10503
WARNING
_
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
adjusted in accordance with the
riding speed and with the total
weight of rider, passenger, car-
go, and accessories approved
for this model.
_
EWA10511
WARNING
_
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 the tire shows crosswise lines B
(minimum tread depth), if the tire has a
nail or glass fragments in it, or if the
sidewall is cracked, have a Yamaha
dealer replace the tire immediately.
Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):
Up to 90 kg (198 lb):
Front:
225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm
2
, 33 psi)
Rear:
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm
2
, 36 psi)
90 kg (198 lb) to maximum load:
Front:
225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm
2
, 33 psi)
Rear:
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm
2
, 36 psi)
Maximum load*:
160 kg (353 lb)
*
Total weight of rider, passenger, car-
go and accessories
A. Tire sidewall
B. Tire wear indicator
C. Tire tread depth
Minimum tire tread depth (front and
rear):
0.8 mm (0.03 in)
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C
A
B
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