Honda CRF50F 2004-2015 - Steering Head Bearings; Wheels;Tires

MAINTENANCE
WHEELS/TIRES
Tire pressure should be checked when the tires are
COLO.
RECOMMENDED TIRE PRESSURE AND TIRE SIZE :
R-aNT
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Pa {kgf/cm 2, psij 100 (l . OQ, 15) 125 (1 .25, 18)
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Check the tires for cuts, embedded nails, or other
damage.
Check the fr ont and rear wheels for trueness (ref er
to page 12-3 and page 13-3)
Measure
the tread depth al the center of the tires.
Replace
the tires when the tread depth reaches the
following limits.
MINIMUM TREAD DEPTH :
FRONT/REAR: 3.0 mm (0,12 in)
Tighten any loose spokes to the specified torque.
TOOL:
Spoke wrench, 4. 1)( 4.5 mm 07701 - 0020100
(Equivalent com·
merciallyavail-
able in U.S.A .)
TORQUE: 2.0 N·m (0.2 kgf ·m, 1. 4Ibf.ft)
STEERING HEAD BEARINGS
Check that the con- Support the motorcycle securely and raise the front --- ... ' r- ... .. ...
trof cables do not w he el off the ground.
interfere WI th han-
Check that the handlebar moves freely from side to
dlebar rotation. side.
3-20
If the handlebar moves unevenly, binds, or has ver·
tical movement, inspect the steering head bearings
(page 12·18).