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CHECKING THE TIRES
CHK
ADJ
WARNING
WARNING
EAS00162
CHECKING THE TIRES
The following procedure applies to both of the
tires.
1. Check:
S tire pressure
Out of specification ! Regulate.
S The tire pressure should only be checked
and regulated when the tire temperature
equals the ambient air temperature.
S 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.
S Operation of an overloaded motorcycle
could cause tire damage, an accident or an
injury.
NEVER OVERLOAD THE MOTORCYCLE.
Basic
weight
(with oil
and a full
fuel tank)
182 kg (401 lb)
(USA except for CAL)
183 kg (404 lb) (CAL)
Maximum
load*
193 kg (426 lb)
(USA except for CAL)
192 kg (423 lb) (CAL)
Cold tire
pressure
Front Rear
Up to
90 kg
load*
250 kPa
(2.5 kgf/cm
2
,
2.5 bar,
35.6 psi)
250 kPa
(2.5 kgf/cm
2
,
2.5 bar,
35.6 psi)
90 kg X
maximum
load*
2.5 kPa
(2.5 kgf/cm
2
,
2.5 bar,
35.6 psi)
290 kPa
(29 kgf/cm
2
,
2.9 bar,
41.3 psi)
High-
speed
riding
2.5 kPa
(2.5 kgf/cm
2
,
2.5 bar,
35.6 psi)
2.5 kPa
(2.5 kgf/cm
2
,
2.5 bar,
35.6 psi)
* Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and ac-
cessories
It is dangerous to ride with a worn-out tire.
When the tire tread reaches the wear limit,
replace the tire immediately.