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.
WARNING
EWA10501
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).
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The tire air pressure must be ad-
justed in accordance with the
riding speed and with the total
weight of rider, passenger, car-
go, and accessories approved
for this model.
WARNING
EWA10511
Never overload your vehicle. Opera-
tion of an overloaded vehicle could
cause an accident.
Tire inspection
Always check the tires before operating
the motorcycle. If a tire tread shows
crosswise lines (minimum tread depth),
if the tire has a nail or glass fragments
in it, or if the sidewall is cracked, con-
tact a Yamaha dealer immediately and
have the tire replaced.
Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):
0–90 kg (0–198 lb):
Front:
270 kPa (2.70 kgf/cm², 39 psi)
Rear:
290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm², 42 psi)
FJR13AZ 90–212 kg (198–467 lb)
FJR13AZC 90–211 kg (198–465
lb):
Front:
270 kPa (2.70 kgf/cm², 39 psi)
Rear:
290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm², 42 psi)
High-speed riding:
Front:
270 kPa (2.70 kgf/cm², 39 psi)
Rear:
290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm², 42 psi)
Maximum load*:
FJR13AZ 212 kg (467 lb)
FJR13AZC 211 kg (465 lb)
* Total weight of rider, passenger, car-
go and accessories
1. Tire sidewall
2. Tire wear indicator
3. Tire tread depth
Minimum tire tread depth (front and
rear):
1.0 mm (0.04 in)
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