2009 Yamaha Motorsports VMAX Owners Manual - Page 73

2009 Yamaha Motorsports VMAX Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT Tire air pressure (measured on cold tires): 0-90 kg (0-198 lb): Front: 250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm2, 36 psi) Rear: 290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm2, 42 psi) 90-189 kg (198-417 lb) (CAL) 90-190 kg (198-419 lb) (U49): Front: 250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm2, 36 psi) Rear: 290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm2, 42 psi) High-speed riding: Front: 290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm2, 42 psi) Rear: 290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm2, 42 psi) Maximum load*: 189 kg (417 lb) (CAL) 190 kg (419 lb) (U49) * Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and accessories EWA10511 Tire inspection ● worn-out tire. When a tire tread begins to show crosswise lines, have a Yamaha dealer replace the tire immediately. The replacement of all wheeland brake-related parts, including the tires, should be left to a Yamaha dealer, who has the necessary professional knowledge and experience. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1. Tire sidewall 2. Tire wear indicator 3. Tire tread depth Tire information Always check the tires before operating the motorcycle. 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, contact a Yamaha dealer immediately and have the tire replaced. Minimum tire tread depth (front and rear): 1.0 mm (0.04 in) EWA10580 WARNING Never overload your vehicle. Operation of an overloaded vehicle could cause an accident. 1. Tire air valve 2. Tire air valve core 3. Tire air valve cap with seal 9 ● WARNING It is dangerous to ride with a 7-22 This motorcycle is equipped with cast wheels and tubeless tires with valves.

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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WARNING
EWA10511
Never overload your vehicle. Opera-
tion of an overloaded vehicle could
cause an accident.
Tire inspection
Always check the tires before operating
the motorcycle. 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, con-
tact a Yamaha dealer immediately and
have the tire replaced.
WARNING
EWA10580
It is dangerous to ride with a
worn-out tire. When a tire tread
begins to show crosswise lines,
have a Yamaha dealer replace
the tire immediately.
The replacement of all wheel-
and brake-related parts, includ-
ing the tires, should be left to a
Yamaha dealer, who has the
necessary professional knowl-
edge and experience.
Tire information
This motorcycle is equipped with cast
wheels and tubeless tires with valves.
Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):
0–90 kg (0–198 lb):
Front:
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm
2
, 36 psi)
Rear:
290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm
2
, 42 psi)
90–189 kg (198–417 lb) (CAL)
90–190 kg (198–419 lb) (U49):
Front:
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm
2
, 36 psi)
Rear:
290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm
2
, 42 psi)
High-speed riding:
Front:
290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm
2
, 42 psi)
Rear:
290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm
2
, 42 psi)
Maximum load*:
189 kg (417 lb) (CAL)
190 kg (419 lb) (U49)
* Total weight of rider, passenger, car-
go and accessories
1. Tire sidewall
2. Tire wear indicator
3. Tire tread depth
Minimum tire tread depth (front and
rear):
1.0 mm (0.04 in)
1. Tire air valve
2. Tire air valve core
3. Tire air valve cap with seal