Wheels/Tires; Steering Head Bearings - Honda INTERCEPTOR 2002 Service Manual

MAINTENANCE
WHEELS/TIRES
Tire pressure should be checked when the t ires are
COLD.
RECOMMENDED TIRE PRESSURE AND TIRE SIZE:
FRONT REAR
-
T ire pressure
250 (2.50, 36)
290 (2.90, 42)
kPa (kgf/cm
2
,
psi)
120/70 ZR 17 1 180/55 ZR
f7
Tire size
M/C (58W) M/C (73W)
Bridgestone BT020F BB BT020R BB
Tire
Dunlop D204FK D204K
-
bland
Metzeler
I MEZ4A
MEZ4A
I
FRONT
Check the tires for cuts, embedded nails, or other
damage.
Check the front wheel (page 13-11 ) and rear wheel
(page 14-5) for trueness.
Measure the tread depth at the center of the tires.
Replace the tires when the tread depth reaches the
following limits.
MINIMUM TREAD DEPTH:
FRONT: 1.5 mm (0.06 in)
REAR: 2.0 mm (0.08 in)
STEERING HEAD BEARINGS
3-34
Check that the control cables do not interfere with
handlebar rotation.
Support the motorcycle securely and raise the front
wheel off the ground.
Check that the handlebar moves f reely f rom side to
side.
If the handlebar moves unevenly, binds, or has ver-
tical movement, inspect the steering head bearings
(page 13-30).