Checking The Tires - Yamaha YJ50RAP Service Manual

CHECKING THE TIRES

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 and acces-
sories) and the anticipated riding speed.
• Operation of an overloaded scooter could
cause tire damage, an accident or an
injury.
NEVER OVERLOAD THE SCOOTER.
Basic weight
(with oil and
a full fuel
tank)
Maximum
load*
Cold tire
pressure
* total of cargo, rider and accessories
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.
Minimum tire tread depth
1.0 mm (0.04 in)
1 Tire tread depth
2 Side wall
3 Wear indicator
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CHK
ADJ
74 kg (163 lb)
76 kg (168 lb)
Front Rear
150 kPa 175 kPa
2
(1.50 kgf/cm , (1.75 kgf/cm
21.8 psi) 25.4 psi)
2
,