Checking The Tires - Yamaha MT-03 Service Manual

c. Tighten the locknut "2" to specification.
Locknut
45 Nm (4.5 m·kg, 32.5 ft·lb)
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CHECKING THE TIRES

The following procedure applies to both of the
tires.
1. Check:
• Tire pressure
Out of specification
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 accessories) and the anticipated rid-
ing speed.
• Operation of an overloaded motorcycle
could cause tire damage, an accident or
an injury.
NEVER OVERLOAD THE MOTORCYCLE.
Regulate.
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Basic weight:
With oil and
full fuel tank
Maximum
load*
Cold tire
Front
pressure
210 kPa
Up to 90 kg
(2.1 kgf/cm
load*
30 psi)
90 kg ~ 230 kPa
Maximum (2.3 kgf/cm
load* 33 psi)
210 kPa
High-speed
(2.1 kgf/cm
riding
30 psi)
* Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and acces-
sories
WARNING
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 (0.063 in)
1. Tire tread depth
2. Sidewall
3. Wear indicator
CHASSIS
192 kg (423 lb)
186 kg (410 lb)
Rear
230 kPa
2 , (2.3 kgf/cm 2 ,
33 psi)
250 kPa
2 , (2.5 kgf/cm 2 ,
36 psi)
230 kPa
, (2.3 kgf/cm ,
2 2
33 psi)