Checking The Tires - Yamaha VMAX 2009 Service Manual

Compression damping adjusting
positions
Minimum
12 click(s) out*
Standard
10 click(s) out*
Maximum
1 click(s) out*
* With the adjusting knob fully turned in
L LLL L LLL L L LLL L
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CHECKING THE TIRES

The following procedure applies to both of the
tires.
1. Check:
• Tire pressure
Out of specification → Regulate.
EWA13180
WARNING
• 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 vehicle could
cause tire damage, an accident or an injury.
NEVER OVERLOAD THE VEHICLE.
1
b
a
L LLL L L LLL L L LLL L
Tire air pressure (measured on
cold tires)
* Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo
LLL
and accessories
EWA13190
WARNING
It is dangerous to ride with a worn-out tire.
When the tire tread reaches the wear limit, re-
place the tire immediately.
2. Check:
• Tire surfaces
Damage/wear → Replace the tire.
1. Tire tread depth
2. Side wall
3. Wear indicator
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Loading condition
0–90 kg (0–198 lb)
Front
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
Rear
290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm², 42 psi)
Loading condition
90–190 kg (198–419 lb)
Front
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
Rear
290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm², 42 psi)
High-speed riding
Front
290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm², 42 psi)
Rear
290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm², 42 psi)
Maximum load
190 kg (419 lb)
Wear limit (front)
1.6 mm (0.06 in) (Europe) (ZA)
1.0 mm (0.04 in) (AUS)
Wear limit (rear)
1.6 mm (0.06 in) (Europe) (ZA)
1.0 mm (0.04 in) (AUS)
CHASSIS