Yamaha TRACER MT09TRA Service Manual page 147

EWA13181
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 ac-
cessories) and the anticipated riding
speed.
• Operation of an overloaded vehicle could
cause tire damage, an accident or an injury.
NEVER OVERLOAD THE VEHICLE.
Tire air pressure (measured on
cold tires)
Loading condition
0–90 kg (0–198 lb)
Front
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
Rear
290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm², 42 psi)
Loading condition
90–180 kg (198–397 lb)
Front
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
Rear
290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm², 42 psi)
High-speed riding
Front
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
Rear
290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm², 42 psi)
Maximum load
180 kg (397 lb)
*Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and
accessories
2. Check:
• Tire surfaces
Damage/wear  Replace the tire.
EWA13190
WARNING
It is dangerous to ride with a worn-out tire.
When the tire tread reaches the wear limit, re-
place the tire immediately.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
1. Tire tread depth
2. Side wall
3. Wear indicator
Wear limit (front)
MT09TRA 1.6 mm (0.06 in)
MT09TRAF 1.5 mm (0.06 in)
Wear limit (rear)
MT09TRA 1.6 mm (0.06 in)
MT09TRAF 1.5 mm (0.06 in)
EWA14090
WARNING
After extensive tests, the tires listed below
have been approved by Yamaha Motor Co.,
Ltd. for this model. The front and rear tires
should always be by the same manufacturer
and of the same design. No guarantee con-
cerning handling characteristics can be giv-
en if a tire combination other than one
approved by Yamaha is used on this vehicle.
Front tire
Size
120/70 ZR17M/C (58W)
Manufacturer/model
DUNLOP/D222F
Rear tire
Size
180/55 ZR17M/C (73W)
Manufacturer/model
DUNLOP/D222
EWA13210
WARNING
New tires have a relatively low grip on the
road surface until they have been slightly
worn. Therefore, approximately 100 km
should be traveled at normal speed before
any high-speed riding is done.
TIP
For tires with a direction of rotation mark "1":
3-17