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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Proper loading of your motorcycle
is important for several character-
istics of your motorcycle; such as
handling, braking, performance
and safety. Do not carry loosely
packed items that can shift.
Securely pack your heaviest items
close to the center of the motorcy-
cle, and distribute the weight even-
ly from side to side. Check the
condition and pressure of your
tires. NEVER OVERLOAD YOUR
MOTORCYCLE. Make sure the total
weight of the cargo, rider, passen-
ger, and accessories (fairing, sad-
dlebags, etc. if approved for this
model) does not exceed the maxi-
mum load of the motorcycle.
Operation of an overloaded motor-
cycle could cause tire damage, an
accident, or even injury.
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1. Side wall
2. Wear indicator
a. Tread depth
Tire inspection
The tires must be checked before
each ride. If the tire shows crosswise
lines (minimum tread depth), if the
tire has a nail or glass fragments in it,
or if the sidewall is cracked, have a
Yamaha dealer replace the tire imme-
diately.
NOTE:
The tire tread depth limits may differ
from country to country. Always com-
ply with the local regulations.
Tire air pressure
(measured on cold tires)
Load* Front Rear
Up to 90 kg (198 lbs)
125 kPa
(1.25 kgf/cm
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18 psi)
125 kPa
(1.25 kgf/cm
2
,
18 psi)
90 kg (198 lbs)–
maximum
150 kPa
(1.50 kgf/cm
2
,
22 psi)
175 kPa
(1.75 kgf/cm
2
,
25 psi)
Maximum load*
180 kg (397 lb) TW200
179 kg (395 lb) TW200C
* Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and
accessories
Minimum tire tread depth
(front and rear)
1.0 mm (0.04 in)
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