Tires - Yamaha TW200M 1999 Owner's Manual

Tires

To ensure maximum performance,
long service, and safe operation,
note the following:
Tire air pressure
Always check and adjust the tire
pressure before operating
motorcycle.
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Tire inflation pressure should be
checked and adjusted when the
temperature of the tire equals the
ambient air temperature. Tire infla-
tion pressure must be adjusted
according to total weight of cargo,
rider, passenger, and accessories
(fairing, saddlebags,
approved for this model), and vehi-
cle speed.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Maximum load*
Cold tire pressure
Up to 90 kg
90 kg load ~
Maximum load*
Off-road riding
the
* Load is the total weight of cargo, rider, passen-
ger and accessories.
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etc. if
180 kg
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Front Rear
Proper loading of your motorcycle
125 kPa 125 kPa
(1.25 kgf/cm 2 , (1.25 kgf/cm 2 ,
is important for several character-
1.25 bar) 1.25 bar)
istics of your motorcycle; such as
150 kPa 175 kPa
(1.50 kgf/cm 2 , (1.75 kgf/cm 2 , handling,
1.50 bar) 1.75 bar)
and safety. Do not carry loosely
125 kPa 125 kPa
packed
(1.25 kgf/cm 2 , (1.25 kgf/cm 2 ,
1.25 bar) 1.25 bar)
Securely pack your heaviest items
close to the center of the motorcy-
cle, and distribute the weight
evenly from side to side. Check the
condition and pressure of your
tires. NEVER OVERLOAD YOUR
MOTORCYCLE.
total weight of the cargo, rider,
passenger, and accessories (fair-
ing, saddlebags, etc. if approved
for this model) does not exceed
the maximum load of the motorcy-
cle. Operation of an overloaded
motorcycle could cause tire dam-
age, an accident, or even injury.
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braking, performance
items that can shift.
Make sure the
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