Checking The Tires - Yamaha VMX12 2001 Service Manual

CHECKING THE TIRES

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CHECKING THE TIRES
The following procedure applies to both of the
tires.
1. Measure:
• tire pressure
Out of specification → Regulate.
WARNING
@
• The tire pressure should only be checked
and regulated when the tire temperature
equals the ambient air temperature.
• The tire pressure and the suspension
must be adjusted according to the total
weight (including cargo, rider, passenger
and accessories) and the anticipated
riding speed.
• 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 – maxi-
mum load*
High-speed
riding
* total of cargo, rider, passenger and accessories
WARNING
@
It is dangerous to ride with a worn-out tire.
When the tire tread reaches the wear limit,
replace the tire immediately.
@
3 - 45
CHK
ADJ
281 kg
209 kg
Front Rear
225 kPa 225 kPa
2
(2.25 kgf/cm , (2.25 kgf/cm
2.25 bar) 2.25 bar)
225 kPa 250 kPa
2
(2.25 kgf/cm , (2.5 kgf/cm
2.25 bar) 2.5 bar)
225 kPa 250 kPa
2
(2.25 kgf/cm , (2.5 kgf/cm
2.25 bar) 2.5 bar)
2
,
2
,
2
,