Operation Manual

General Maintenance
5.13
Wheels And Tires
Inspect both wheels for the following:
 Bent, loose, or missing spokes (DS only)
 Bent or cracked rims
 Impact marks on the rims
Inspect both tires for the following:
 Cuts, cracks, splits, or missing tread lugs
in the tread or
sidewall area
 Bumps or bulges within the tire body
 Uneven tire tread wear. Wear on one side of the tire
tre
ad or flat spots in the tire tread indicate a problem
with the tire or motorcycle.
 Exposed tire thread or cords
If ei
ther of the wheels or tires are
found to have any of the
above conditions, replace the wheel and tire immediately.
Tire Inflation
CAUTION: Under-inflation is a common cause of tire
failure and may result in severe tire cracking, tread
separation, “blowout,” or unexpected loss of motorcycle
control, causing serious injury or death.
Tire pressure should be checked and adjusted to the
proper inflation levels before each ride. Tire pressure
should be checked using an accurate gauge when the tires
are cold. This means that the tires have not been ridden on
for at least 3 hours. Always replace the valve stem cap
when finished adjusting tire pressures.
MODEL FRONT REAR
S & SR 207 kPa (30 PSI) 207 kPa (30 PSI)
DS 200 kPa (29 PSI) 186 kPa (27 PSI)