Checking The Wheels; Checking The Tires - Yamaha 2011 FZ8NA(C) Service Manual

2. Check:
• Brake hose holder "2"
Loose → Tighten the holder bolt.
3. Hold the vehicle upright and apply the rear
brake several times.
4. Check:
• Brake hose
Brake fluid leakage → Replace the dam-
aged hose.
Refer to "REAR BRAKE" on page 4-31.
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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
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
Rear
290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm², 42 psi)
Loading condition
90–198 kg (198–437 lb) (USA)
90–197 kg (198–434 lb) (Cali-
fornia)
Front
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
Rear
290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm², 42 psi)
High-speed riding
Front
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
Rear
290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm², 42 psi)
Maximum load
198 kg (437 lb) (USA)
197 kg (434 lb) (California)
* Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo
and accessories
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