Yamaha XT250 2009 Owner's Manual page 55

Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):
0–90 kg (0–198 lb):
Front:
125 kPa (1.25 kgf/cm
Rear:
150 kPa (1.50 kgf/cm
90–160 kg (198–353 lb):
Front:
150 kPa (1.50 kgf/cm
Rear:
175 kPa (1.75 kgf/cm
Maximum load*:
160 kg (353 lb)
* Total weight of rider, passenger, car-
go and accessories
WARNING
Never overload your vehicle. Opera-
tion of an overloaded vehicle could
cause an accident.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
Tire inspection
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, 18 psi)
2
, 22 psi)
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, 22 psi)
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, 25 psi)
1. Tire tread depth
2. Tire sidewall
3. Tire wear indicator
The tires must be checked before each
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ride. If the tire shows crosswise lines
(minimum tread depth), if the tire has a
nail or glass fragments in it, or if the
sidewall is cracked, have a Yamaha
dealer replace the tire immediately.
Minimum tire tread depth (front and
rear):
1.0 mm (0.04 in)
TIP
The tire tread depth limits may differ
from country to country. Always comply
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3
2
7-17
with the local regulations.
Tire information
This motorcycle is equipped with tube
tires.
WARNING
The front and rear tires should be of
the same make and design, other-
wise the handling characteristics of
the vehicle may be different, which
could lead to an accident.
After extensive tests, only the tires list-
ed below have been approved for this
model by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
Front tire:
Size:
2.75-21 45P
Manufacturer/model:
BRIDGESTONE/TW-301
Rear tire:
Size:
120/80-18M/C 62P
Manufacturer/model:
BRIDGESTONE/TW-302
WARNING
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It is dangerous to ride with a
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