2014 Kawasaki VERSYS 650 ABS Owners Manual - Page 148

2014 Kawasaki VERSYS 650 ABS Manual

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 147 accordance with • In Maintenance Chart, the Periodic measure the depth of the tread with a depth gauge, and replace any tire that has worn down to the minimum allowable tread depth. Minimum Tread Depth Front - 1 mm (0.04 in.) Rear Under 130 km/h 2 mm (0.08 in.) (80 mph) Over 130 km/h (80 mph) 3 mm (0.12 in.) inspect the tire for cracks • Visually and cuts, replacing the tire in case of • A. Tire Depth Gauge bad damage. Swelling or high spots indicate internal damage, requiring tire replacement. Remove any imbedded stones or other foreign particles from the tread. ○Have NOTE the wheel balance inspected whenever a new tire is installed.

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
147
In
accordance
with
the
Periodic
Maintenance
Chart,
measure
the
depth
of
the
tread
with
a
depth
gauge,
and replace any tire that
has worn down to the minimum al-
lowable tread depth.
A. Tire Depth Gauge
Minimum Tread Depth
Front
1 mm
(0.04 in.)
Under 130 km/h
(80 mph)
2 mm
(0.08 in.)
Rear
Over 130 km/h
(80 mph)
3 mm
(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.