Checking The Tires - Yamaha XT1200Z(Z) 2010 Service Manual

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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 ac-
cessories) and the anticipated riding
speed.
• Operation of an overloaded vehicle could
cause tire damage, an accident or an injury.
NEVER OVERLOAD THE VEHICLE.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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EWA13190
WARNING
It is dangerous to ride with a worn-out tire.
When the tire tread reaches the wear limit, re-
place the tire immediately.
2. Check:
• Tire surfaces
Damage/wear → Replace the tire.
1. Tire tread depth
2. Side wall
3. Wear indicator
EWA14080
WARNING
• Do not use a tubeless tire on a wheel de-
signed only for tube tires to avoid tire fail-
ure and personal injury from sudden
deflation.
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Tire air pressure (measured on
cold tires)
Loading condition
0–90 kg (0–198 lb)
Front
225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm², 33 psi)
Rear
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
Loading condition
90–209 kg (198–461 lb)
Front
225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm², 33 psi)
Rear
290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm², 42 psi)
Maximum load (total weight of
rider, passenger, cargo and ac-
cessories)
209 kg (461 lb)
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Wear limit (front)
1.6 mm (0.06 in) (Europe)
1.0 mm (0.04 in) (AUS)
Wear limit (rear)
1.6 mm (0.06 in) (Europe)
1.0 mm (0.04 in) (AUS)
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