Tires - Yamaha XT600E 2000 Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR

Tires

To maximize the performance, dura-
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bility, and safe operation of your
motorcycle, note the following points
regarding the specified tires.
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Tire air pressure
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The tire air pressure should be
checked and, if necessary, adjusted
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before each ride.
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8 The tire air pressure must be
checked and adjusted on cold
7 tires (i.e., when the tempera-
ture of the tires equals the
ambient temperature).
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8 The tire air pressure must be
adjusted in accordance with
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the riding speed and with the
total weight of rider, passen-
ger, cargo, and accessories
approved for this model.
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Tire air pressure
(measured on cold tires)
Load*
Up to 90 kg
90 kg–
maximum
Off-roadriding
High speed riding
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Maximum load*
* Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and
accessories
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Front Rear
Because loading has an enormous
150 kPa 150 kPa
impact on the handling, braking,
2 2
1.50 kg/cm 1.50 kg/cm
performance and safety character-
1.50 bar 1.50 bar
istics of your motorcycle, you
150 kPa 225 kPa
2 2 should keep the following precau-
1.50 kg/cm 2.25 kg/cm
1.50 bar 2.25 bar
tions in mind.
125 kPa 125 kPa
2 2
1.25 kg/cm 1.25 kg/cm
1.25 bar 1.25 bar
150 kPa 150 kPa
2 2
1.50 kg/cm 1.50 kg/cm
1.50 bar 1.50 bar
202 kg
6-15
8 NEVER
OVERLOAD
MOTORCYCLE! Operation of
an overloaded motorcycle may
result in tire damage, loss of
control, or severe injury. Make
sure that the total weight of
rider, passenger, cargo, and
accessories does not exceed
the specified maximum load
for the vehicle.
8 Do not carry along loosely
packed items, which can shift
during a ride.
8 Securely pack the heaviest
items close to the center of the
motorcycle and distribute the
weight evenly on both sides.
8 Adjust the suspension and tire air
pressure with regard to the load.
8 Check the tire condition and
air pressure before each ride.
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