Yamaha VMAX VMX17L Owner's Manual page 76

Periodic maintenance and adjustment
weight of rider, passenger, car-
go, and accessories approved
for this model.
Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):
Up to 90 kg (198 lb) load:
Front:
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
Rear:
290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm², 42 psi)
90 kg (198 lb) to maximum load:
Front:
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
Rear:
290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm², 42 psi)
Maximum load*:
7
189 kg (417 lb) (VMX17LC)
190 kg (419 lb) (VMX17L)
* Total weight of rider, passenger, car-
go and accessories
WARNING
Never overload your vehicle. Opera-
tion of an overloaded vehicle could
cause an accident.
Tire inspection
1. Tire sidewall
2. Tire wear indicator
3. Tire tread depth
The tires must be checked before each
ride. If a tire tread shows crosswise
lines (minimum tread depth), if the tire
has a nail or glass fragments in it, or if
the sidewall is cracked, contact a
Yamaha dealer immediately and have
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the tire replaced.
Minimum tire tread depth (front and
rear):
1.0 mm (0.04 in)
 It is dangerous to ride with a
 The replacement of all wheel
 Ride at moderate speeds after
7-21
WARNING
worn-out tire. When a tire tread
begins to show crosswise lines,
have a Yamaha dealer replace
the tire immediately.
and brake-related parts, includ-
ing the tires, should be left to a
Yamaha dealer, who has the
necessary professional knowl-
edge and experience to do so.
changing a tire since the tire
surface must first be "broken
in" for it to develop its optimal
characteristics.
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