Adjusting The Valve Clearance; Tires - Yamaha XT250N 2000 Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Adjusting the valve
clearance
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The valve clearance changes with
use, resulting in improper air-fuel mix-
ture and/or engine noise. To prevent
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this from occurring, the valve clear-
ance must be adjusted by a Yamaha
3
dealer at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
4
chart.
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Tires

To maximize the performance, dura-
bility, and safe operation of your
motorcycle, note the following points
regarding the specified tires.
Tire air pressure
The tire air pressure should be
checked and, if necessary, adjusted
before each ride.
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8 The tire air pressure must be
checked and adjusted on cold
tires (i.e., when the tempera-
ture of the tires equals the
ambient temperature).
8 The tire air pressure must be
adjusted in accordance with
the riding speed and with the
total weight of rider, passen-
ger, cargo, and accessories
approved for this model.
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Load*
Up to 90 kg
90 kg–
maximum
* Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and
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6-15
Tire air pressure
(measured on cold tires)
Front
125 kPa
2
1.25 kgf/cm
1.25 bar
150 kPa
2
1.50 kgf/cm
1.50 bar
Maximum load* 183 kg
accessories
Rear
150 kPa
2
1.50 kgf/cm
1.50 bar
175 kPa
2
1.75 kgf/cm
1.75 bar