Checking The Tires - Yamaha FZ6-SS Service Manual

CHECKING THE TIRES

WARNING
S The tire pressure should only be checked
and regulated when the tire temperature
equals the ambient air temperature.
S The tire pressure and the suspension must
be adjusted according to the total weight
(including cargo, rider, passenger and ac-
cessories) and the anticipated riding
speed.
S Operation of an overloaded motorcycle
could cause tire damage, an accident or an
injury.
NEVER OVERLOAD THE MOTORCYCLE.
Basic
weight
(with oil
and a full
fuel tank)
Maximum
load*
Cold tire
pressure
Up to
90 kg (2.25 kgf/cm
(198 lb) 2.25 bar,
load*
90 kg X
190 kg
(198 X
419 lb)
90 kg X
(2.5 kgf/cm
189 kg
(198 X
35.6 psi)
417 lb)
for CAL
maximum
load*
High-
(2.25 kgf/cm
speed
2.25 bar,
riding
* Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and ac-
cessories
WARNING
It is dangerous to ride with a worn-out tire.
When the tire tread reaches the wear limit,
replace the tire immediately.
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CHK
ADJ
207 kg (456 lb)
208 kg (459 lb) for CAL
190 kg (419 lb)
189 kg (417 lb) for CAL
Front Rear
225 kPa 250 kPa
2
, (2.5 kgf/cm
2.5 bar,
33psi) 35.6 psi)
250 kPa 290 kPa
2
, (2.9 kgf/cm
2.5 bar, 2.9 bar,
41.3 psi)
225 kPa 250 kPa
2
, (2.5 kgf/cm
2.5 bar,
33 psi) 35.6 psi)
2
,
2
,
2
,