Wheels/Tires; Steering Head Bearings - Honda CRF50F 2004-2015 Service Manual

MAINTENANCE
WHEELS/TIRES
Tire pressure should be checked when the tires are
COLO.
RECOMMENDED TIRE PRESSURE AND TIRE SIZE:
R -aNT
IR-r-P~£S"S
Pa {kgf/cm2,psij 100 (l .OQ, 15)
125 (1 .25,
18)
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Check the tires for cuts, embedded nails, or other
damage.
Check the f ront and rear wheels for trueness (refer
to page 12-3 and page 13-3)
Measure the tread depth al the center of the tires.
Replace the tires when the tread depth reaches the
following limits.
MINIMUM TREAD DEPTH :
FRONT/ REAR: 3.0 mm (0,12 in)
Tighten any loose spokes to the specified torque.
TOOL:
Spoke wrench, 4 .1)( 4.5 mm 07701 - 0020100
(Equivalent com·
merciallyavail-
able in U.S.A.)
TORQUE: 2.0 N·m (0.2 kgf·m , 1.4Ibf.ft)
STEERING HEAD BEARINGS
Check that the con-
Support the motorcycle securely and raise the front - - -...
'r-........
trof cables do not
w heel off the ground.
interfere WI th han-
Check that the handlebar moves freely from side to
dlebar rotation.
side.
3-20
If the handlebar moves unevenly, binds, or has ver·
tical movement, inspect the steering head bearings
(page 12·18).