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EAU00652
TiresTo ensure maximum performance,
long service and safe operation, note
the following:
Tire air pressure
Always check and adjust the tire
pressure before operating the motor-
cycle.
EW000082
wTire inflation pressure should be
checked and adjusted when the
temperature of the tire equals the
ambient air temperature. Tire infla-
tion pressure must be adjusted
according to total weight of cargo,
rider, passenger, and accessories
(fairing, saddlebags, etc. if
approved for this model), and vehi-
cle speed.
*Load is the total weight of cargo, rider, passenger
and accessories. Maximum load*180 kg
178 kg (CH, A only)
Cold tire pressureFrontRear
125 kPa150 kPa
Up to 90 kg(1.25 kg/cm
2,(1.50 kg/cm
2,
1.25 bar)1.50 bar)
90 kg load ~150 kPa175 kPa
Maximum load*(1.50 kg/cm
2,(1.75 kg/cm
2,
1.50 bar) 1.75 bar)
125 kPa150 kPa
Off-road riding(1.25 kg/cm
2,(1.50 kg/cm
2,
1.25 bar)1.50 bar)
1.Loosen the locknut.
2.Turn the adjusting nut in direc-
tion ato increase free play and
in direction bto decrease free
play.
3.Tighten the locknut.
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1
b
a
1.Locknut
2.Adjusting nut
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