Tires; Tire Inspection - Yamaha TMAX XP500 Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT

Tires

To maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your vehicle,
note the following points regarding the
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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
Operation of this vehicle with im-
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proper tire pressure may cause se-
vere injury or death from loss of
6 control.
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The tire air pressure must be
checked and adjusted on cold
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tires (i.e., when the temperature
of the tires equals the ambient
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temperature).
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The tire air pressure must be ad-
justed in accordance with the
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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 (2.25 kgf/cm
Rear:
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm
XP500 90–194 kg (198–428 lb)
XP500A 90–190 kg (198–419 lb):
Front:
225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm
Rear:
280 kPa (2.80 kgf/cm
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Maximum load*:
XP500 194 kg (428 lb)
XP500A 190 kg (419 lb)
* Total weight of rider, passenger, car-
go and accessories
WARNING
Never overload your vehicle. Opera-
tion of an overloaded vehicle could
cause an accident.

Tire inspection

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, 33 psi)
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, 36 psi)
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, 33 psi)
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, 41 psi)
1. Tire sidewall
2. Tire tread depth
The tires must be checked before each
ride. If the center tread depth reaches
the specified limit, if the tire has a nail or
glass fragments in it, or if the sidewall is
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cracked, have a Yamaha dealer re-
place the tire immediately.
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The tire tread depth limits may differ
from country to country. Always comply
with the local regulations.
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Minimum tire tread depth (front and
rear):
1.6 mm (0.06 in)
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