Wheels/Tires; Steering Head Bearings - Honda VTR1000F Service Manual

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WHEELS/TIRES
NOTE:
Tire pressure should be checked when the tires are
COLD.
Check the tire pressure with the tire pressure gauge.
RECOMMENDED TIRE PRESSURE:
Driver only:
Front: 250
kPa
(2.50
kgf/cm2 ,
36
psi)
Rear: 290
kPa
(2.90
kgf/cm2 ,
42
psi)
Driver and passenger:
Front: 250
kPa
(2.50
kgf/cm2
,36
psi)
Rear: 290
kPa
(2.90
kgf/cm2 ,
42
psi)
Check the tires for cuts, embedded nails, or other
damage.
Check the front and rear wheels for trueness (refer
to section 13 and 14).
Measure the tread depth at the center of the tires.
Replace the tires when the tread depth reaches the
following limits.
MINIMUM TREAD DEPTH: Front:
1.5 mm
(0.06
in)
Rear:
2.0
mm
(0.08
in)
STEERING HEAD BEARINGS
NOTE:
Check that the control cables do not interfere with
handlebar rotation.
Raise the front wheel off the ground and support
the motorcycle securely.
Check that the handlebar moves freely from side to
side.
If the handlebar moves unevenly, binds, or has
vertical movement, inspect the steering head
bearings (section 13).
MAINTENANCE
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