2009 Yamaha Motorsports TMAX Owners Manual - Page 66

2009 Yamaha Motorsports TMAX Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAU36132 Tires 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 To maximize the performance, durability, and safe operation of your vehicle, note the following points regarding the specified tires. Tire air pressure The tire air pressure should be checked and, if necessary, adjusted before each ride. EWA10501 Tire inspection Tire air pressure (measured on cold tires): 0-90 kg (0-198 lb): Front: 225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm2, 33 psi) Rear: 250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm2, 36 psi) 90-193 kg (198-425 lb): Front: 225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm2, 33 psi) Rear: 280 kPa (2.80 kgf/cm2, 41 psi) Maximum load*: 193 kg (425 lb) * Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and accessories EWA10511 1 2 3 WARNING Operation of this vehicle with improper tire pressure may cause severe injury or death from loss of control. G The tire air pressure must be checked and adjusted on cold tires (i.e., when the temperature of the tires equals the ambient temperature). G The tire air pressure must be adjusted in accordance with the riding speed and with the total weight of rider, passenger, cargo, and accessories approved for this model. 1. Tire tread depth 2. Tire sidewall 3. Tire wear indicator WARNING Never overload your vehicle. Operation of an overloaded vehicle could cause an accident. The tires must be checked before each ride. If a tire tread 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 immediately. Minimum tire tread depth (front and rear): 1.0 mm (0.04 in) TIP The tire tread depth limits may differ from country to country. Always comply 7-20

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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EAU36132
Tires
To maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your vehicle,
note the following points regarding the
specified tires.
Tire air pressure
The tire air pressure should be checked
and, if necessary, adjusted before each
ride.
WARNING
EWA10501
Operation of this vehicle with im-
proper tire pressure may cause se-
vere injury or death from loss of
control.
±
The tire air pressure must be
checked and adjusted on cold
tires (i.e., when the temperature
of the tires equals the ambient
temperature).
±
The tire air pressure must be ad-
justed in accordance with the
riding speed and with the total
weight of rider, passenger, car-
go, and accessories approved
for this model.
WARNING
EWA10511
Never overload your vehicle. Opera-
tion of an overloaded vehicle could
cause an accident.
Tire inspection
The tires must be checked before each
ride. If a tire tread 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 immediately.
TIP
The tire tread depth limits may differ
from country to country. Always comply
Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):
0
90 kg (0
198 lb):
Front:
225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm
2
, 33 psi)
Rear:
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm
2
, 36 psi)
90
193 kg (198
425 lb):
Front:
225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm
2
, 33 psi)
Rear:
280 kPa (2.80 kgf/cm
2
, 41 psi)
Maximum load*:
193 kg (425 lb)
* Total weight of rider, passenger, car-
go and accessories
1. Tire tread depth
2. Tire sidewall
3. Tire wear indicator
Minimum tire tread depth (front and
rear):
1.0 mm (0.04 in)
2
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3