Checking The Tires - Yamaha 2002 TDM900 Service Manual

CHECKING THE TIRES

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CHECKING THE TIRES
The following procedure applies to both of the
tires.
1. Check:
S tire pressure
Out of specification ! Regulate.
WARNING
S The tire pressure should only be checked
and regulated when the tire temperature
equals the ambient air temperature.
S The tire pressure and the suspension must
be adjusted according to the total weight
(including cargo, rider, passenger and ac-
cessories) and the anticipated riding
speed.
S Operation of an overloaded motorcycle
could cause tire damage, an accident or an
injury.
NEVER OVERLOAD THE MOTORCYCLE.
Basic weight
(with oil and
a full fuel
tank)
Maximum
load*
Cold tire
pressure
Up to 90 kg
load*
90 kg X
maximum
load*
High-speed
riding
* Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and ac-
cessories
WARNING
It is dangerous to ride with a worn-out tire.
When the tire tread reaches the wear limit,
replace the tire immediately.
2. Check:
S tire surfaces
Damage/wear ! Replace the tire.
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CHK
ADJ
221 kg
371 kg
Front Rear
250 kPa 250 kPa
2
(2.5 kgf/cm , (2.5 kgf/cm
2.5 bar) 2.5 bar)
250 kPa 290 kPa
2
(2.5 kgf/cm , (2.9 kgf/cm
2.5 bar) 2.9 bar)
250 kPa 250 kPa
2
(2.5 kgf/cm , (2.5 kgf/cm
2.5 bar) 2.5 bar)
2
,
2
,
2
,