2010 Kawasaki NINJA ZX-6R Owners Manual - Page 157

MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 155 Tires Payload and Tire Pressure Failure to maintain proper inflation pressures or observe payload limits for your tires may adversely affect handling and performance of your motorcycle and can result in loss of control. The maximum recommended load in addition to vehicle weight is 180 kg (397 lb), including rider, passenger, baggage, and accessories. Remove the air valve cap. Check the tire pressure often, using an accurate gauge. Make sure to install the air valve cap securely. żTire pressure is affected by changes in ambient temperature and altitude, and so the tire pressure should be checked and adjusted when your riding involves wide variations in temperature or altitude. • • • żMeasure the tire pressure when the NOTE A. Tire Pressure Gauge tires are cold (that is, when the motorcycle has not been ridden more than a mile during the past 3 hours).