Routine maintenance operations
RS 50
ch. 2
2-38
Release 00 2001-03
New tires are often covered with a slippery mold
release compound. Scrub the tires in by riding
slowly and making numerous turns for the first
few miles.
Do not use any kind of tire dressing or other liquid
on your tires. Especially do not permit any petro-
leum products, such as oil, gasoline or brake fluid
to come in contact with the tires. If you do, wipe it
immediately, then scrub the tire with soap and
water and a stiff brush. Do not use a tire that is
worn out.
Minimum tread depth is measured as shown
above. The minimum tread depth (A) for both the
front and the rear tires is 3 mm (0.12 in).
WARNING
BRAKE PIPES/HOSES
Read carefully (BRAKE FLUID).
Check the state of the pipes/hoses every 4,000 km
(2,500 miles) or 8 months; renew them every 4 years.
Change the pipes/hoses if there are any signs of
wear, scraping, etc.
FUEL LINES
Read carefully (FUEL).
Check the state of the fuel lines every 4,000 km
(2,500 miles) or 8 months.
Renew them every 4 years.
Change the fuel lines if there are any signs of
wear, scraping etc.
For further information, see (FUEL FEED SYSTEM).
COOLING
SYSTEM HOSES
Read carefully (COOLANT).
Check the state of the cooling system hoses (1) every
4,000 km (2,500 miles) or 8 months.
Change the cooling system hoses if there are any
signs of wear, scraping, etc.
1
A
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