Tires - Yamaha AG200FEE 2014 Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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Tires

Tires are the only contact between the
vehicle and the road. Safety in all con-
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ditions of riding depends on a relatively
small area of road contact. Therefore, it
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is essential to maintain the tires in good
condition at all times and replace them
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at the appropriate time with the speci-
fied tires.
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Tire air pressure
The tire air pressure should be checked
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and, if necessary, adjusted before each
ride.
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WARNING
Operation of this vehicle with im-
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proper tire pressure may cause se-
vere injury or death from loss of
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control.
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The tire air pressure must be
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tires (i.e., when the temperature
of the tires equals the ambient
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temperature).
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The tire air pressure must be ad-
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justed in accordance with the
riding speed and with the total
EAU49065 weight of rider, cargo, and ac-
cessories approved for this
model.
Standard tire air pressure:
Front:
125 kPa (1.25 kgf/cm
Rear:
150 kPa (1.50 kgf/cm
WARNING
Never overload your vehicle. Opera-
tion of an overloaded vehicle could
cause an accident.
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Tire inspection
1. Tire tread depth
2. Tire sidewall
The tires must be checked before each
ride. If the center tread depth reaches
the specified limit, if the tire has a nail or
glass fragments in it, or if the sidewall is
cracked, have a Yamaha dealer re-
place the tire immediately.
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, 18 psi)
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, 22 psi)
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TIP
The tire tread depth limits may differ
from country to country. Always comply
with the local regulations.
Tire information
This motorcycle is equipped with spoke
wheels and tube tires.
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Tires age, even if they have not been
used or have only been used occasion-
ally. Cracking of the tread and sidewall
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rubber, sometimes accompanied by
carcass deformation, is an evidence of
ageing. Old and aged tires shall be
checked by tire specialists to ascertain
their suitability for further use.
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Minimum tire tread depth (front and
rear):
1.5 mm (0.06 in)