Tire Conditon And Type; Cold Tire Inflation Pressure - Suzuki VS1400 Owner's Manual

Cold tire inflation pressure
TIRE CONDITION AND TYPE
Proper tire condition and proper tire type
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TIRE
SOLO RIDING
WITH LIGHT
OR LITTLE
CARGO LOAD
DUAL RIDING
OR SOLO
RIDING WITH
HEAVY
CARGO LOAD
FRONT
200kPa
2.00
kgf/em 2
29 psi
200kPa
2.00 kgf/em2
29 psi
200kPa 225kPa
REAR 2.00 kgf/e m2 2.25 kgf/em2
29 psi 33 psi
affect motorcycle performance. Cuts or
cracks in the tires can lead to tire failure and
loss of motorcycle control. Worn tires are
susceptible to puncture failures and subse­
quent loss of motorcycle control. Tire wear
also affects the tire profile changing motor ­
cycle handling characteristics.
Under-inflated tires make smooth cornering
difficult, and can result in rapid tire wear.
Over-inflated tires cause smaller amount of
tire to be in contact with the road , which can
contribute to skidding and loss of control.
Check the condition of your tires each day
before you ride. Replace tires if tires show
visual evidence of damage, such as cracks
or cuts, or if tread depth is less than 1.6 mm
(0.06 in) front 2.0 mm (0.08 in) rear.
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NOTFThese wear limits will be reached
before the wear bars molded into the tire
make contact with the road.
Whenever you replace a tire , use a tire of
the size and type listed below. If you use a
tire of different size or type , motorcycle han­
dling may be adversely affected, possibly
resulting in loss of motorcycle control.
FRONT REAR
SIZE 110/90-19 MI
C 62H 170/80-15 MIC 77H
BRIDGESTONE
TYPE
BRIDGESTONE
G701 or L307
G702 or G544
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_ . _ .
Always balance the wheel after repairing a
puncture or replacing the tire. Proper wheel
balance is important to avoid variable
wheel-to-road contact, and to avoid uneven
tire wear.
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An improperly repaired, installed, or balanced
tire can cause loss of control or shorten tire life.
• Ask your SUZUKI dealer or a qualified
mechanic to perform tire repair, replace ­
ment, and balancing because proper tools
and experience are required.
• Install tires according to the rotation direc­
tion shown by arrows on the sidewall of each
tire.