2009 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad 2T Owners Manual - Page 152

2009 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad 2T Manual

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150 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT Minimum Tread Depth Front Up to 130 km/h (80 mph) Over 130 km/h (80 mph) 1 mm (0.04 in.) 2 mm (0.08 in.) 3 mm (0.12 in.) WARNING To ensure safe handling and stability, use only the recommended standard tires for replacement, inflated to the standard pressure. Tires that have been punctured and repaired do not have the same capabilities as undamaged tires. Do not exceed 100 km/h (60 mph) within 24 hours after repair, and 180 km/h (110 mph) at any time after that. Rear inspect the tire for cracks • Visually and cuts, replacing the tire in case of bad damage. Swelling or high spots indicate internal damage, requiring tire replacement. Remove any imbedded stones or other foreign particles from the tread. • NOTE NOTE żWhen operating on public roadways, keep maximum speed under traffic law limits. żHave the wheel balance inspected whenever a new tire is installed.

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150
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
Minimum Tread Depth
1 mm
Front
(0.04 in.)
Up to 130 km/h
2 mm
(80 mph)
(0.08 in.)
Over 130 km/h
3 mm
Rear
(80 mph)
(0.12 in.)
Visually inspect the tire for cracks
and cuts, replacing the tire in case of
bad damage. Swelling or high spots
indicate internal damage, requiring
tire replacement.
Remove
any
imbedded
stones
or
other foreign particles from the tread.
NOTE
°
Have the wheel balance inspected
whenever a new tire is installed.
WARNING
To
ensure
safe
handling
and
stability,
use
only
the
recom-
mended
standard
tires
for
re-
placement, inflated to the stan-
dard pressure.
Tires that have been punctured
and repaired do not have the
same
capabilities
as
undam-
aged tires.
Do not exceed 100
km/h (60 mph) within 24 hours
after repair, and 180 km/h (110
mph) at any time after that.
NOTE
°
When operating on public roadways,
keep maximum speed under traffic
law limits.