Tires - Yamaha DT125R 2004 Owner's Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR

Tires

To maximize the performance, durabi-
lity, and safe operation of your
motorcycle, note the following points
regarding the specified tires.
Tire air pressure
The tire air pressure should be chec-
ked and, if necessary, adjusted befo-
re each ride.
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The tire air pressure must be
checked and adjusted on cold
tires (i.e., when the temperatu-
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re of the tires equals the
ambient temperature).
The tire air pressure must be
adjusted in accordance with
the riding speed and with the
total weight of rider, passenger,
cargo, and accessories appro-
ved for this model.
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Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):
DT125R
Up to 90 kg (198 lb):
Front:
150 kPa (21,8 psi) (1,5 kgf/cm
Rear:
175 kPa (25,4 psi) (1,75 kgf/cm
90 kg (198 lb) to maximum load:
Front:
175 kPa (25,4 psi) (1,75 kgf/cm
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Rear:
200 kPa (28,9 psi) (2 kgf/cm
Maximum load*:
178 kg (392 lb)
DT125X
Up to 90 kg (198 lb):
Front:
180 kPa (26,1 psi) (1,8 kgf/cm
Rear:
200 kPa (28,9 psi) (2 kgf/cm
90 kg (198 lb) to maximum load:
Front:
180 kPa (26,1 psi) (1,8 kgf/cm
Rear:
200 kPa (28,9 psi) (2 kgf/cm
Maximum load*:
180 kg (396 lb)
* Total weight of rider, passenger, car-
go and accessories
Because loading has an enormous
impact on the handling, braking,
performance and safety characte-
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NEVER OVERLOAD THE VEHI-
CLE! Operation of an overloa-
ded motorcycle may result in
tire damage, loss of control, or
severe injury. Make sure that
the total weight of rider, pas-
senger, cargo, and accessories
does not exceed the specified
maximum load for the vehicle.
Do not carry along loosely pac-
ked items, which can shift
during a ride.
Securely pack the heaviest
items close to the center of the
vehicle and distribute the
weight evenly on both sides.
Adjust the tire air pressure with
regard to the load.
Check the tire condition and air
pressure before each ride.
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