Checking The Tires - Yamaha FZ1-N Service Manual

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EAS21650

CHECKING THE TIRES

The following procedure applies to both of the
tires.
1. Check:
• Tire pressure
Out of specification → Regulate.
EWA13180
WARNING
• The tire pressure should only be checked
and regulated when the tire temperature
equals the ambient air temperature.
• The tire pressure and the suspension
must be adjusted according to the total
weight (including cargo, rider, passenger
and accessories) and the anticipated
riding speed.
• Operation of an overloaded vehicle could
cause tire damage, an accident or an
injury.
NEVER OVERLOAD THE VEHICLE.
Tire air pressure (measured on
cold tires):
Basic weight (with oil and a full
fuel tank)
FZ1-N
214kg (472lb)
FZ1-S
220kg (485lb)
Loading condition*
0–90 kg (0–198 lb)
Front
250 kPa (2.5 kg/cm
psi)
Rear
290 kPa (2.9 kg/cm
psi)
Loading condition*
FZ1-N
90–196 kg (198–432 lb)
FZ1-S
90–190 kg (198–419 lb)
Front
250 kPa (2.5 kg/cm
psi)
Rear
290 kPa (2.9 kg/cm
psi)
High speed riding:
Front
250 kPa (2.5 kg/cm
psi)
Rear
290 kPa (2.9 kg/cm
psi)
Maximum load*
FZ1-N
196 kg (432 lb)
FZ1-S
190 kg (419 lb)
* Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo
and accessories.
EWA13190
WARNING
It is dangerous to ride with a worn-out tire.
When the tire tread reaches the wear limit,
replace the tire immediately.
2. Check:
• Tire surfaces
Damage/wear → Replace the tire.
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CHASSIS
2,
2.5 bar, 36
2,
2.9 bar, 42
2,
2.5 bar, 36
2,
2.9 bar, 42
2,
2.5 bar, 36
2,
2.9 bar, 42