2015 Kawasaki Vulcan S Owners Manual - Page 131

2015 Kawasaki Vulcan S Manual

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130 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT Standard Tire (Tubeless) Make, Type: DUNLOP, D220F ST Front Size: 120/70R18 M/C 59H Rear Make, Type: DUNLOP, D220 ST Size: 160/60R17 M/C 69H WARNING New tires are slippery and may cause loss of control and injury. A break-in period of 160 km (100 miles) is necessary to establish normal tire traction. During break-in, avoid sudden and maximum braking and acceleration, and hard cornering. WARNING Mixing tire brands and types can adversely affect handling and cause an accident resulting in injury or death. Always use the same manufacturer's tires on both front and rear wheels. Battery The battery installed in this motorcycle is a sealed type, so it is not necessary to check the battery electrolyte level or add distilled water.

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
Standard Tire (Tubeless)
Front
Make, Type:
DUNLOP, D220F ST
Size:
120/70R18 M/C 59H
Rear
Make, Type:
DUNLOP, D220 ST
Size:
160/60R17 M/C 69H
WARNING
Mixing tire brands and types can
adversely
affect
handling
and
cause an accident resulting in
injury or death. Always use the
same
manufacturer’s
tires
on
both front and rear wheels.
WARNING
New tires are slippery and may
cause loss of control and injury.
A break-in period of 160 km (100
miles) is
necessary
to
estab-
lish normal tire traction. During
break-in, avoid sudden and max-
imum braking and acceleration,
and hard cornering.
Battery
The battery installed in this motorcy-
cle is a sealed type, so it is not nec-
essary to check the battery electrolyte
level or add distilled water.