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Air pressure
Keeping tyres properly inflated provides the best
combination of handling, tread life and riding
comfort. Generally, under-inflated tyres wear
unevenly, adversely affect handling and are more
likely to fail from being overheated.
Always check air pressure when your tyres are
"cold"-when the scooter has been parked for at
least three hours. If you check air pressure when
your tyres are "warm"-when the scooter has
been ridden for even a few kilometers, the
readings will be higher than if the tyres were
"cold". This is normal, so do not let air out of the
tyres to match the recommended cold air
pressures given below. If you do, the tyres will be
under-inflated.
We recommend that you visually check tyres
before every ride and use a gauge to measure air
pressure at least once a month or any time you
think the tyre pressure is low.
Over-inflated tyres make your scooter ride
harshly are more prone to damage from road
hazards and wear unevenly.
Tubeless tyres have some self-sealing ability if
they are punctured. However, because leakage
is often very slow, you should look closely for
punctures whenever a tyre is not fully inflated.
The recommended “cold” tyre pressures are:
Front
Rear
2
1.50 kgf/cm (22 psi)
2
2.00 kgf/cm (29 psi)
2
1.50 kgf/cm (22 psi)
2
2.50 kgf/cm (36 psi)
Rider only Rider and Pillion
(1) Air pressure gauge
Over inflation/Under inflation will affect the
performance.
CAUTION
Look for:
î Bumps or bulges in the side of the tyre or
the tread. Replace the tyre if you find any
bumps or bulges.
î Cuts, splits or cracks in the tyre. Replace the
tyre if you can see fabric or cord.
Inspection
Whenever you check the tyre pressure, you
should also examine tyre treads & side walls
for wear, damage & foreign objects.
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