Tires - Yamaha VMAX VMX12R Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR

Tires

To maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your motor-
cycle, note the following
regarding the specified tires.
Tire air pressure
The tire air pressure should be
checked and, if necessary, adjusted
before each ride.
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G The tire air pressure must be
checked and adjusted on cold
6
tires (i.e., when the temperature
of the tires equals the ambient
temperature).
G The tire air pressure must be
adjusted 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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EAU03360 CE-22E
Tire air pressure
(measured on cold tires)
Load*
Up to 90 kg (198 lb)
points
90 kg (198 lb)–
maximum
High-speed riding
CE-07E
Maximum load*
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* Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and
accessories
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Front Rear
Proper loading of your motorcycle
225 kPa 225 kPa
is important for several characteris-
2 2
(2.25 kgf/cm , (2.25 kgf/cm ,
tics of your motorcycle, such as
33 psi) 33 psi)
handling, braking, performance and
225 kPa 250 kPa
2 2
(2.25 kgf/cm , (2.50 kgf/cm ,
safety. Do not carry loosely packed
33 psi) 36 psi)
items that can shift. Securely pack
225 kPa 250 kPa
your heaviest items close to the
2 2
(2.25 kgf/cm , (2.50 kgf/cm ,
33 psi) 36 psi)
center of the motorcycle, and dis-
tribute the weight evenly from side
216 kg (476 lb): VMX12
215 kg (474 lb): VMX12C to side. Properly adjust the suspen-
sion for your load, and check the
condition and pressure of your tires.
NEVER OVERLOAD YOUR MOTOR-
CYCLE. Make sure the total weight
of the cargo, rider, passenger, and
accessories (cowling, saddlebags,
etc. if approved for this model) does
not exceed the maximum load of the
motorcycle. Operation of an over-
loaded motorcycle could cause tire
damage, an accident, or even injury.
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WARNING
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