Tire Inspection - Suzuki GSX1300BK B-King Service Manual

0B-19 Maintenance and Lubrication:
Brake Hose Replacement
Replace brake hose
Every 4 years
Refer to "Front Brake Hose Removal and Installation in
Section 4A (Page 4A-8)" and "Rear Brake Hose
Removal and Installation in Section 4A (Page 4A-8)".
Brake Fluid Replacement
Replace brake fluid
Every 2 years
Refer to "Brake Fluid Replacement in Section 4A
(Page 4A-6)".
Air Bleeding from Brake Fluid Circuit
Refer to "Air Bleeding from Brake Fluid Circuit in Section
4A (Page 4A-4)".
Rear Brake Light Switch Adjustment
Refer to "Rear Brake Light Switch Inspection and
Adjustment in Section 4A (Page 4A-4)".

Tire Inspection

Inspect tire
Every 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months)
Tire Tread Condition
Operating the motorcycle with excessively worn tires will
decrease riding stability and consequently invite a
dangerous situation. It is highly recommended to replace
a tire when the remaining depth of tire tread reaches the
following specification.
Special tool
: 09900–20805 (Tire depth gauge)
Tire tread depth (Service limit)
Front: 1.6 mm (0.06 in.)
Rear: 2.0 mm (0.08 in.)
Tire Pressure
If the tire pressure is too high or too low, steering will be
adversely affected and tire wear increased. Therefore,
maintain the correct tire pressure for good roadability or
shorter tire life will result. Cold inflation tire pressure is as
follows.
Cold inflation tire pressure
Front
Rear
B823H10206020
CAUTION
!
The standard tire fitted on this motorcycle is
120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W) for front and 200/50
ZR17 M/C (75W) for rear. The use of tires
other than those specified may cause
instability. It is highly recommended to use
the specified tires.
Tire type
DUNLOP
• Front: Qualifier MT
• Rear: Qualifier NK
I310G1020068-02
Solo riding
2
kPa kgf/cm psi kPa kgf/cm
250 2.50 36 250
290 2.90 42 290
Dual riding
2
psi
2.50 36
2.90 42
I310G1020069-02