Valve Clearance; Tires - Yamaha TMAX XP500A Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR

Valve clearance

The valve clearance changes with use,
resulting in improper air-fuel mixture
and/or engine noise. To prevent this
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from occurring, the valve clearance
must be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer
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at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
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Tires

To maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your vehicle,
note the following points regarding the
specified tires.
Tire air pressure
The tire air pressure should be checked
and, if necessary, adjusted before each
ride.
WARNING
G The tire air pressure must be
checked and adjusted on cold
tires (i.e., when the temperature
of the tires equals the ambient
temperature).
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The tire air pressure must be ad-
justed in accordance with the
riding speed and with the total
weight of rider, passenger, car-
go, and accessories approved
for this model.
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Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):
0–90 kg (0–198 lb):
Front:
225 kPa (33 psi) (2.25 kgf/cm
Rear:
250 kPa (36 psi) (2.50 kgf/cm
90–190 kg (198–419 lb):
Front:
225 kPa (33 psi) (2.25 kgf/cm
Rear:
280 kPa (41 psi) (2.80 kgf/cm
Maximum load*:
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190 kg (419 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 vehicle, you should keep
the following precautions in mind.
G
NEVER OVERLOAD THE VEHI-
CLE! Operation of an overload-
ed vehicle may result in tire
damage, loss of control, or se-
vere injury. Make sure that the
total weight of rider, passenger,
cargo, and accessories does
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