136 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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Wheels
Tire Pressure Inspection
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Remove the air va lve cap.
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Check the tire pressure often, using
an accurate gauge.
•
Make sure to install the air valve cap
securely.
NOTE
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Measure the tire pressure when the
tires are cold (tha t is , when th e m o-
torcycle has not been ridden more
than1.6km(1mile)duringthepast
3 hours).
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Tire pressure is a ffected by changes
in ambient temperature and altitude,
and so the tire pressure should be
checked and adjusted when your rid-
ing involves wide v ariation s in tem-
perature or altitude.
A. Tire Pressure Gauge
Tire Air Pressure (when cold)
Front
200 kPa (
2.00 kgf/cm², 28 psi)
Rear
225 kPa (
2.25 kgf/cm², 32 psi)
Tire Wear, Damage
As the tire tread wears down, the tire
becomes more susceptible to puncture
andfailure. Anacceptedestimateis
that 90% of all tire fa ilures occur dur ing
the last 10% of tread life (90% worn).