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Maintenance
Tires
Tire Tread Depth
Use a depth gauge or an accurate ruler to measure the
depth of the center tire tread on both front and rear tires.
Replace the tire if the tread depth is less than 1/16 inch
(1.6 mm).
Tire Pressure
Riding warms the tires and increases tire air pressure. For an accurate reading, check tire
pressure before riding. Adjust tire pressure as recommended for the total weight of your
intended load (see table).
WARNING! Do not exceed the maximum recommended inflation pressure to seat the bead. Tire or rim
failure may result.
Spark Plugs
Replace spark plugs at the intervals recommended in the
periodic maintenance table beginning on page 55.
Always replace spark plugs in pairs.
1. Make sure the engine is at room temperature.
2. Pull upward on the spark plug boot (not the wire) to remove the boot.
CAUTION! Wear eye and face protection when using pressurized air.
3. To prevent debris from entering the spark plug hole, use compressed air to clean the area
around the plugs before removing them. Remove the spark plugs.
Tool: 12 mm plug socket
Tip: Both spark plugs should have the same light or medium tan color deposits. The electrodes should
be square with sharp edges.
4. Reinstall the spark plugs or install new plugs. Apply anti-seize compound sparingly to
the threads.
Location Size Brand Type
Recommended Pressure
Load Weight
up to 200 lbs (91 kg)
Load weight up to
vehicle’s maximum
load capacity
Front 130/70R18 63H Dunlop Elite 3 36 psi (248 kPa) 38 psi (262 kPa)
Front
(Spoke
Wheels)
130/70 B18 63H Dunlop 491
Elite ll
32 psi (221 kPa) 36 psi (248 kPa)
Rear 180/60R16 M/C 80H Dunlop Elite 3 38 psi (262 kPa) 40 psi (276 kPa)
Spark Plug Specifications
Spark Plug Type NGK DCPR6E
Spark Plug Gap .031-.035 inch (0.8-0.9 mm)
Spark Plug Torque 10.8-14.5 ft-lbs (14.6-19.7 Nm)
031-.035 inch
(0.8-0.9 mm)
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