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Air Pressure
Refer to Safety Precautions on page 76.
Properly inflated tires provide the best combination of handling,
tread life, and riding comfort. Generally, underinflated tires wear
unevenly, adversely affect handling, and are more likely to fail from
being overheated. Overinflated tires make your ATV ride harshly, are
more prone to damage from surface hazards, and wear unevenly.
Make sure the valve stem caps are secure. If necessary, install new
caps.
Always check air pressure when your tires are "cold." If you check air
pressure when your tires are "warm" — even if your ATV has only
been ridden for a few miles — the readings will be higher. If you let
air out of warm tires to match the recommended cold tire pressures,
the tires will be underinflated. Be sure to check tire pressure at the
riding site, since changes in altitude can affect air pressure.
The recommended "cold" tire pressures are:
RECOMMENDED
PRESSURE
FRONT
4.4 psi (30.0 kPa)
REAR
2.9 psi (20.0 kPa)
Servicing Your Honda
Tires
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