Checking The Wheels - Yamaha YXR70FX Service Manual

CHECKING THE TIRES/

CHECKING THE WHEELS

WARNING
Uneven or improper tire pressure may
adversely affect the handling of this vehicle
and may cause loss of control.
• Maintain proper tire pressures.
• Set tire pressures when the tires are cold.
• Tire pressures must be equal in both front
tires and equal in both rear tires.
2. Check:
• tire surfaces
Wear/damage → Replace.
Tire wear limit a
Front and rear: 3.0 mm (0.12 in)
WARNING
It is dangerous to ride with a worn-out tire.
When tire wear is out of specification,
replace the tire immediately.
CHECKING THE WHEELS
1. Check:
• wheels 1
Damage/bends → Replace.
TIP:
Always balance the wheel when a tire or wheel
has been changed or replaced.
WARNING
• Never attempt even small repairs to the
wheel.
• Ride conservatively after installing a tire
to allow it to seat itself properly on the
rim.
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