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MAINTENANCE
Tire pressure
should be checked
when the tires are
cold.
Check the cold tire pressure.
RECOMMENDED TIRE PRESSURE AND TIRE SIZE:
Check the tires for cuts, embedded nails, or other damage.
Check the front wheel (page 14-9) and rear wheel (page 15-4) for trueness.
Measure the tread depth at the center of the tires.
Replace the tires when the tread depth reaches the following limits.
Inspect the wheel rims and spokes for damage.
Tighten any loose spokes.
STEERING HEAD BEARINGS
Raise the front wheel off the ground by placing a work stand or box under the engine.
Check that the handlebar moves freely from side to side. Make sure the control cables do not interfere with the
handlebar rotation.
If the handlebar moves unevenly, binds, or has vertical movement, inspect the steering head bearings (page
14-22).
XR125LK/LEK XL125LK
FRONT REAR FRONT REAR
Tire pressure
kPa (kgf/cm
2
, psi)
Driver only
150 (1.5, 22) 150 (1.5, 22) 150 (1.5, 22) 150 (1.5, 22)
Driver and
passenger
150 (1.5, 22) 200 (2.0, 29) 150 (1.5, 22) 225 (2.25, 33)
Tire size
90/90-19M/C
(52P)
110/90-17M/C
(60P)
70/100-21M/C
(44P)
100/90-18M/C
(56P)
Tire brand
C6559F
(CHENG SHIN)
C6559
(CHENG SHIN)
CM-704
(CHENG SHIN)
CM-705
(CHENG SHIN)
MINIMUM TREAD DEPTH:
FRONT: 3.0 mm (0.12 in)
REAR: 3.0 mm (0.12 in)
TOOL:
[1] Spoke wrench, 5.8 x 6.1 mm 07701 – 0020300
TORQUE: 3.7 N·m (0.4 kgf·m, 2.7 lbf·ft)