Suzuki VL800 Manual page 97

Tire Pressure and Loading
Proper tire pressure and proper
tire loading are important factors.
Overloading your tires can lead to
tire failure and loss of motorcycle
control.
Check tire pressure each day
before you ride, and adjust tire
pressure according to the table
below. Tire pressure should only
be checked and adjusted before
riding since riding will heat up the
tires and lead to higher inflation
pressure readings.
VL800
LOAD
SOLO RIDING
WITH LIGHT
OR LITTLE
CARGO LOAD
TIRE
200 kPa
FRONT 2.00 kgf/cm
29 psi
250 kPa
REAR 2.50 kgf/cm
36 psi
VL800T
LOAD
SOLO RIDING
WITH LIGHT
OR LITTLE
CARGO LOAD
TIRE
225 kPa
FRONT 2.25 kgf/cm
33 psi
250 kPa
REAR 2.50 kgf/cm
36 psi
DUAL RIDING
OR SOLO
RIDING
WITH HEAVY
CARGO LOAD
200 kPa
2.00 kgf/cm
2 2
29 psi
250 kPa
2.50 kgf/cm
2 2
36 psi
DUAL RIDING
OR SOLO
RIDING
WITH HEAVY
CARGO LOAD
225 kPa
2 2.25 kgf/cm 2
33 psi
250 kPa
2 2.50 kgf/cm 2
36 psi
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Under-inflated tires make smooth
cornering difficult, and can result
in rapid tire wear. Over-inflated
tires cause a smaller amount of
tire to be in contact with the road,
which can contribute to skidding
and loss of control.
Tire Condition and Type
Tire condition and tire type affect
motorcycle performance. Cuts or
cracks in the tires can lead to tire
failure and loss of motorcycle con-
trol. Worn tires are susceptible to
puncture failures and subsequent
loss of motorcycle control. Tire
wear also affects the tire profile,
changing motorcycle
characteristics.
Check the condition of your tires
each day before you ride. Replace
tires if tires show visual evidence
of damage, such as cracks or
cuts, or if tread depth is less than
1.6 mm (0.06 in) front, 2.0 mm
(0.08 in) rear.
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