Tires - Yamaha TRICKER XG250 Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Tire air pressure (measured on cold

tires):

0–90 kg (0–198 lb):
Front:
1
125 kPa (18 psi) (1.25 kgf/cm
Rear:
150 kPa (22 psi) (1.50 kgf/cm
2
90–180 kg (198–397 lb):
Front:
150 kPa (22 psi) (1.50 kgf/cm
3
Rear:
175 kPa (25 psi) (1.75 kgf/cm
Maximum load*:
4
180 kg (397 lb)
* Total weight of rider, passenger, car-
go and accessories
5
WARNING
6
Because loading has an enormous
impact on the handling, braking,
7
performance and safety characteris-
tics of your vehicle, you should keep
8
the following precautions in mind.
G
NEVER OVERLOAD THE VEHI-
9 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
not exceed the specified maxi-
mum load for the vehicle.
G
Do not carry along loosely
packed items, which can shift
2
during a ride.
)
G Securely pack the heaviest
2
)
items close to the center of the
vehicle and
weight evenly on both sides.
2
)
G
Adjust the tire air pressure with
2
)
regard to the load.
G
Check the tire condition and air
pressure before each ride.
Tire inspection
EWA11200
1. Tire tread depth
2. Tire sidewall
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.
distribute the
NOTE:
The tire tread depth limits may differ
from country to country. Always comply
with the local regulations.
Tire information
This motorcycle is equipped with tube
tires.
1
2
6-14
Minimum tire tread depth (front and
rear):
1.6 mm (0.06 in)
WARNING
G The front and rear tires should
be of the same make and de-
sign, otherwise the handling
characteristics of the vehicle
cannot be guaranteed.
G After extensive tests, only the
tires listed below have been ap-
proved for this model
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
EWA10460
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