Checking The Rear Brake Lock Pads; Checking The Wheels; Checking The Tires; Never Overload The Vehicle - Yamaha 2012 TMAX XP500A Service Manual

4. Check:
• Rear brake lock caliper boots
Cracks/damage → Replace.
Refer to "REAR BRAKE" on page 4-50.
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CHECKING THE REAR BRAKE LOCK PADS

The following procedure applies to all of the
brake pads.
1. Operate the rear brake lock.
2. Check:
• Rear brake lock pad
Wear indicators "1" almost touch the
brake disc → Replace the brake pads as
a set.
Refer to "REPLACING THE REAR
BRAKE LOCK PADS" on page 4-64.
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CHECKING THE WHEELS

The following procedure applies to both of the
wheels.
1. Check:
• Wheel
Damage/out-of-round → Replace.
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WARNING
Never attempt to make any repairs to the
wheel.
TIP
After a tire or wheel has been changed or
replaced, always balance the wheel.
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CHECKING THE TIRES

The following procedure applies to both of the
tires.
1. Check:
• Tire pressure
Out of specification → Regulate.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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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)
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
90–194 kg (198–428 lb)
Front
225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm², 33 psi)
Rear
280 kPa (2.80 kgf/cm², 41 psi)
Maximum load
194 kg (428 lb)
* Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo
and accessories
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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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