Tire; Steering - Suzuki GZ250 Marauder Service Manual

2-15 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

TIRE

Inspect every 5 000 km (3 000 miles, 15 months).
TIRE TREAD CONDITION
Operating the motorcycle with excessively worn tires will
decrease riding stability and consequently invite a danger-
ous situation. It is highly recommended to replace a tire
when the remaining depth of tire tread reaches the follow-
ing specification.
Tire tread depth limit (front): 1.6 mm (0.06 in)
09900-20805: Tire depth gauge
TIRE PRESSURE
If the tire pressure is too high or too low, steering will be
adversely affected and tire wear increased. Therefore,
maintain the correct tire pressure for good roadability and a
longer tire life. Cold inflation tire pressure is as follows.
COLD INFLA TION
TIRE P RESSURE
FRONT
REAR
CAUTION
The standard tire fitted on this motorcycle is a
110/90-16 59P for the front and a 130/90-15M/C 66P
for the rear. The use of tires other than those speci-
fied may cause instability. It is highly recommended
to use the specified tires.

STEERING

Inspect initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 3 months)
and every 10 000 km (6 000 miles, 30 months)
thereafter.
The steering should be adjusted properly for smooth turning
of handlebars and safe operation. Overtight steering prevents
smooth turning of the handlebars and too loose steering will
cause poor stability. Check that there is no play in the front
fork. Support the motorcycle so that the front wheel is off the
ground. With the wheel facing straight ahead, grasp the lower
fork tubes near the axle and pull forward. If play is found, read-
just the steering. (See p. 5-27.)
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(rear) : 2.0 mm (0.08 in)
SOLO RIDI NG DUAL RIDING
2
kPa kg/cm psi kPa
175 1.75 25 175
2.00 29
200 225
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kg/cm psi
1.75 25
2.25 33