Yamaha VMAX VMX12 Owner's Manual page 65

CE-01E
Tire air pressure
(measured on cold tires)
Load* Front
225 kPa
Up to 90 kg 2.25 kg/cm
2.25 bar
225 kPa
90 kg–
2.25 kg/cm
maximum
2.25 bar
225 kPa
High-speed riding 2.25 kg/cm
2.25 bar
CE-07E
Maximum load* 209 kg
* Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and
accessories
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
WARNING
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Because loading has an enormous
Rear
impact on the handling, braking, per-
225 kPa
2 2
formance and safety characteristics
2.25 kg/cm
2.25 bar
of your motorcycle, you should keep
250 kPa
the following precautions in mind.
2 2
2.50 kg/cm
NEVER
2.50 bar
MOTORCYCLE! Operation of an
250 kPa
2 2
2.50 kg/cm
overloaded motorcycle may re-
2.50 bar
sult in tire damage, loss of con-
trol, or severe injury. Make sure
that the total weight of rider, pas-
senger, cargo, and accessories
does not exceed the specified
maximum load for the vehicle.
Do not carry along loosely
packed items, which can shift
during a ride.
Securely pack the heaviest
items close to the center of the
motorcycle and distribute the
weight evenly on both sides.
Adjust the suspension and tire
air pressure with regard to the
load.
Check the tire condition and air
pressure before each ride.
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EWA00012
OVERLOAD THE
1. Sidewall
a. Tire tread depth
Tire inspection
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 side-
wall is cracked, have a Yamaha dealer
replace the tire immediately.
CE-08E
NOTE:
@
The tire tread depth limits may differ
from country to country. Always comply
with the local regulations.
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6-22
Minimum tire tread depth
1.6 mm
(front and rear)
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