Tires - Yamaha FJR1300A Owner's Manual

Tires

To maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your motorcy-
cle, 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
Operation of this vehicle with im-
proper tire pressure may cause se-
vere injury or death from loss of
control.
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).
G 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.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):
0–90 kg (0–198 lb):
Front:
270 kPa (2.70 kgf/cm², 39 psi)
Rear:
290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm², 42 psi)
90–212 kg (198–467 lb):
Front:
270 kPa (2.70 kgf/cm², 39 psi)
Rear:
290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm², 42 psi)
High-speed riding:
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Front:
270 kPa (2.70 kgf/cm², 39 psi)
Rear:
290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm², 42 psi)
Maximum load*:
212 kg (467 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
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
cracked, have a Yamaha dealer re-
place the tire immediately.
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TIP
The tire tread depth limits may differ
from country to country. Always comply
with the local regulations.
6-20
Minimum tire tread depth (front and
rear):
1.6 mm (0.06 in)
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