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TIRE INFLATION
WARNING
Do not inflate any tire beyond its maximum inflation pres-
sure as specified on tire sidewall. Overinflation may
cause tire to suddenly deflate leading to personal injury.
Check tire pressure and tread:
Before every ride.
At the 500 (800 km) mile service interval.
At every scheduled service interval.
Check for proper front and rear tire pressures when tires are
cold. Compare pressure against
Table 1-6. Tire Pressures
TIRE AND POSITION
Front-Dunlop Sportmax
Radial II 120/70 ZR 17
Rear-Dunlop Sportmax
Radial II 170/60 ZR 17
1-18
TIRES AND WHEELS
Table 1-6.
PRESSURE
PRESSURE
FOR SOLO
AT GVWR
RIDING
32 PSI
36 PSI
(2.2 bar)
(2.5 bar)
36 PSI
38 PSI
(2.5 bar)
(2.8 bar)
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WHEEL BEARINGS
Check wheel bearings:
Every time the wheel is removed.
At every 10,000 mile (16,000 km) service interval.
When storing or removing the motorcycle for the season.
Check wheel bearings and axle spacers for wear and corro-
sion. Excessive play or roughness indicates worn bearings.
Replace bearings in sets only.
SPEEDOMETER CABLE
Check speedometer cable:
Inspect before every ride.
Lubricate at every 5000 mile (8000 km) service interval.
Examine speedometer cable housing (outer sheath) for kinks
or other damage. Replace entire cable assembly if any dam-
age is noted.
Lubricate inner cable with a good quality graphite grease.
Wipe off excess grease.
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