Tires - Yamaha TDM TWIN 900 Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR

Tires

To maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your motorcy-
cle, note the following points regarding
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the specified tires.
Tire air pressure
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The tire air pressure should be checked
and, if necessary, adjusted before each
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ride.
WARNING
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The tire air pressure must be
checked and adjusted on cold
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tires (i.e., when the temperature
of the tires equals the ambient
temperature).
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The tire air pressure must be ad-
justed in accordance with the
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riding speed and with the total
weight of rider, passenger, car-
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go, and accessories approved
for this model.
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Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):
0–90 kg (0–198 lb):
Front:
225 kPa (33 psi) (2.25 kgf/cm
Rear:
250 kPa (36 psi) (2.50 kgf/cm
90–200 kg (198–441 lb):
Front:
225 kPa (33 psi) (2.25 kgf/cm
Rear:
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290 kPa (42 psi) (2.90 kgf/cm
High-speed riding:
Front:
225 kPa (33 psi) (2.25 kgf/cm
Rear:
250 kPa (36 psi) (2.50 kgf/cm
Maximum load*:
200 kg (441 lb)
* Total weight of rider, passenger, car-
go and accessories
WARNING
Because loading has an enormous
impact on the handling, braking,
performance and safety characteris-
tics of your motorcycle, you should
keep the following precautions in
mind.
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NEVER OVERLOAD THE MO-
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TORCYCLE! Operation of an
overloaded motorcycle may re-
sult in tire damage, loss of con-
trol, or severe injury. Make sure
that the total weight of rider,
passenger, cargo, and accesso-
ries does not exceed the speci-
fied maximum load for the
vehicle.
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Do not carry along loosely
packed items, which can shift
during a ride.
G Securely pack the heaviest
items close to the center of the
motorcycle and distribute the
weight evenly on both sides.
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Adjust the suspension and tire
air pressure with regard to the
load.
G Check the tire condition and air
pressure before each ride.