Checking The Tires - Yamaha XT250X 2008 Service Manual

Spring length "c"
Standard
197.0 mm
Minimum (hard)
187.0 mm
Maximum (soft)
207.0 mm
d. Tighten the locknut.
Locknut
10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
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CHECKING THE TIRES

The following procedure applies to both of the
tires.
1. Check:
Tire pressure
G
Out of specification → Regulate.
EWA13180
WARNING
The tire pressure should only be checked
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and regulated when the tire temperature
equals the ambient air temperature.
The tire pressure and the suspension must
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be adjusted according to the total weight
(including cargo, rider, passenger and ac-
cessories) and the anticipated riding
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c
3-23
speed.
Operation of an overloaded vehicle could
G
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
125 kPa (18 psi) (1.25 kgf/cm
Rear
150 kPa (22 psi) (1.50 kgf/cm
Loading condition
90 kg–Maximum load
Front
150 kPa (22 psi) (1.50 kgf/cm
Rear
175 kPa (25 psi) (1.75 kgf/cm
High-speed riding
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, cargo
and accessories
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WARNING
It is dangerous to ride with a worn-out tire.
When the tire tread reaches the wear limit,
replace the tire immediately.
2. Check:
Tire surfaces
G
Damage/wear → Replace the tire.
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1. Tire tread depth
2. Side wall
3. Wear indicator
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