PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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WARNING
EWA10503
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 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
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 Yamaha dealer re-
place the tire immediately.
TIP
The tire tread depth limits may differ
from country to country. Always comply
with the local regulations.
Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):
0–90 kg (0–198 lb):
Front:
175 kPa (1.75 kgf/cm², 25 psi)
Rear:
200 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm², 29 psi)
90–163 kg (198–359 lb):
Front:
175 kPa (1.75 kgf/cm², 25 psi)
Rear:
225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm², 33 psi)
Maximum load*:
163 kg (359 lb)
* Total weight of rider, passenger, car-
go and accessories
1. Tire tread depth
2. Tire sidewall
Minimum tire tread depth (front and
rear):
1.6 mm (0.06 in)
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