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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR

Tires

To maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your motorcy-
cle, note the following points regarding
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the specified tires.
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Tire air pressure
The tire air pressure should be checked
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and, if necessary, adjusted before each
ride.
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WARNING
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The tire air pressure must be
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checked and adjusted on cold
tires (i.e., when the temperature
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of the tires equals the ambient
temperature).
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The tire air pressure must be ad-
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justed in accordance with the
riding speed and with the total
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weight of rider, passenger, car-
go, and accessories approved
for this model.
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EAU21630
Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):
0–90 kg (0–198 lb):
Front:
125 kPa (18 psi) (1.25 kgf/cm
Rear:
150 kPa (22 psi) (1.50 kgf/cm
90–180 kg (198–397 lb):
Front:
150 kPa (22 psi) (1.50 kgf/cm
Rear:
175 kPa (25 psi) (1.75 kgf/cm
Off-road riding:
EWA10500
Front:
125 kPa (18 psi) (1.25 kgf/cm
Rear:
150 kPa (22 psi) (1.50 kgf/cm
Maximum load*:
180 kg (397 lb)
* Total weight of rider, passenger, car-
go and accessories
WARNING
Because loading has an enormous
impact on the handling, braking,
performance and safety characteris-
tics of your motorcycle, you should
keep the following precautions in
mind.
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NEVER OVERLOAD THE MO-
TORCYCLE! Operation of an
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EWA11020
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overloaded motorcycle may re-
sult in tire damage, loss of con-
trol, or severe injury. Make sure
that the total weight of rider,
passenger, cargo, and accesso-
ries does not exceed the speci-
fied maximum load for the
vehicle.
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Do not carry along loosely
packed items, which can shift
during a ride.
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Securely pack the heaviest
items close to the center of the
motorcycle and distribute the
weight evenly on both sides.
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Adjust the suspension and tire
air pressure with regard to the
load.
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Check the tire condition and air
pressure before each ride.

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