Checking The Tires - Yamaha XP500 Service Manual

CHECKING THE TIRES

CHECKING THE TIRES
The following procedure applies to both of the
tires.
1. Measure:
• tire pressure
Out of specification → Regulate.
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 scooter could
cause tire damage, an accident or an
injury.
NEVER OVERLOAD THE SCOOTER.
Basic weight
(with oil and a
full fuel tank)
Maximum
load*
Cold tire
pressure
Up to 90 kg
load*
90 kg ~ maxi-
mum load*
High-speed
riding
* Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and
accessories
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
225 kg (496 lb) (XP500)
230 kg (507 lb) (XP500A)
190 kg (419 lb) (XP500)
185 kg (408 lb) (XP500A)
Front Rear
225 kPa 250 kPa
2
(2.25 kgf/cm , (2.50 kgf/cm
33 psi) 36 psi)
225 kPa 280 kPa
2
(2.25 kgf/cm , (2.80 kgf/cm
33 psi) 41 psi)
225 kPa 250 kPa
2
(2.25 kgf/cm , (2.50 kgf/cm
33 psi) 36 psi)
2
,
2
,
2
,