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CHECKING THE TIRES
CHK
ADJ
WARNING
WARNING
EAS00164
CHECKING THE TIRES
The following procedure applies to both of the
tires.
1. Measure:
tire pressure
Out of specification Regulate.
The tire pressure should only be checked
and regulated when the tire temperature
equals the ambient air temperature.
The tire pressure and the suspension must
be adjusted according to the total weight
(including cargo, rider, passenger and ac-
cessories) and the anticipated riding
speed.
Operation of an overloaded motorcycle
could cause tire damage, an accident or an
injury.
NEVER OVERLOAD THE MOTORCYCLE.
Basic weight
(with oil and a
full fuel tank)
159 kg
Maximum
load*
180 kg
Cold tire
pressure
Front tire Rear tire
Up to 90 kg
load*
175 kPa
(1.75 kgf/cm
2
)
200 kPa
(2.00 kgf/cm
2
)
90 kg
maximum
load*
225 kPa
(2.25 kgf/cm
2
)
225 kPa
(2.25 kgf/cm
2
)
High
speed riding
225 kPa
(2.25 kgf/cm
2
)
225 kPa
(2.25 kgf/cm
2
)
*: total of cargo, rider, passenger and accesso-
ries
It is dangerous to ride with a worn-out tire.
When the tire tread reaches the wear limit,
replace the tire immediately.
2. Check:
tire surfaces
Damage/wear Replace the tire.
Minimum tire tread depth
1.6 mm
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