Tire; Steering - Suzuki DL650 Service Manual

2-26 PERI O DI C MAINTENANCE
TlRE
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Inspect every 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months).
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TlRE TREAD CONDITION
Operating the motorcycle with excessively worn tires will
decrease riding stability and consequently invite a dangerous
situation. It is highly recommended to replace a tire when the
remaining depth of tire tread reaches the following specification.
09900-20805: Tire depth gauge
Tire tread depth
Service Limit (FRONT) : 1.6 mm (0.06 in)
(REAR) : 2.0 mm (0.08 in)
TlRE PRESSURE
If the tire pressure is too high or too low, steering will be
adversely affected and tire wear increased. Therefore, maintain
the correct tire pressure for good roadability or shorter tire life
will result. Cold inflation tire pressure is as follows.
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COLD INFLATION
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SOLO RlNDlNG
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DUAL RIDING
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FRONT
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225
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2.25
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33
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225
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2.25
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33
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TlRE PRESSURE
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REAR
1250
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2.50
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36
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280
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2.80
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The standard tire fitted on this motorcycle is 110180
R19MlC (59H) for front and 150170 R17MlC (69H) for
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kPa
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kgf/cmz
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psi
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kPa
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kgf/cm2
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psi
rear. The use of tires other than those specified may
cause instability. It is highly recommended to use a
SUZUKl Genuine Tire.
TlRE TYPE
BRIDGESTONE (Front : TW101F Rear : TW152F)
STEERING
lnspect initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 2 month) and
every 12 000 km (7 500 miles, 24 months) thereafter.
Steering should be adjusted properly for smooth turning of han-
dlebars and safe running. Overtight steering prevents smooth
turning of the handlebars and too loose steering will cause poor
stability. Check that there is no play in the steering stem while
grasping the lower fork tubes by supporting the machine so that
the front wheel is off the ground, with the wheel straight ahead,
and pull forward. If play is found, perform steering bearing
adjustment as described in page 7-31 of this manual.