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Tire Pressure Inspection

e Remove the air valve cap.

e Check the tire pressure often, using
an accurate gauge.

e@ Make sure to install the air valve cap
securely.

NOTE

OMeasure the tire pressure when the
tires are cold (that is, when the mo-
torcycle has not been ridden more
than 1.6 km (1 mile) during the past
3 hours).

O Tire pressure is affected by changes
in ambient temperature and altitude,
and so the tire pressure should be
checked and adjusted when your rid-
ing involves wide variations in tem-
perature or altitude.

MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT

| TK212158-“G4
A. Tire Pressure Gauge

Tire Air Pressure (when cold)
Front 250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm?, 36 psi)
290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm?, 42 psi)

Rear

Tire Wear, Damage

As the tire tread wears down, the tire
becomes more susceptible to puncture
and failure. An accepted estimate is
that 90% of all tire failures occur during
the last 10% of tread life (90% worn).