Service manual

CHK
ADJ
ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY/CHECKING THE TIRES
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2. Tighten:
• Tighten the locknut
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CHECKING THE TIRES
The following procedure applies to both of the
tires.
1. Check:
• tire pressure
Out of specification
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Regulate.
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WARNING
• The tire pressure should only be checked
and regulated when the tire temperature
equals the ambient air temperature.
• The tire pressure and the suspension
must be adjusted according to the total
weight (including cargo, rider, passenger
and accessories) and the anticipated
riding speed.
• Operation of an overloaded motorcycle
could cause tire damage, an accident or
an injury.
NEVER OVERLOAD THE MOTORCYCLE.
Tire air pressure (measured on cold tires):
DT125R
Up to 90 kg (198 lb):
Front:
150 kPa (21,8 psi) (1,5 kgf/cm
2
)
Rear:
175 kPa (25,4 psi) (1,75 kgf/cm
2
)
90 kg (198 lb) to maximum load:
Front:
175 kPa (25,4 psi) (1,75 kgf/cm
2
)
Rear:
200 kPa (28,9 psi) (2 kgf/cm
2
)
Maximum load*:
178 kg (392 lb)
DT125X
Up to 90 kg (198 lb):
Front:
180 kPa (26,1 psi) (1,8 kgf/cm
2
)
Rear:
200 kPa (28,9 psi) (2 kgf/cm
2
)
90 kg (198 lb) to maximum load:
Front:
180 kPa (26,1 psi) (1,8 kgf/cm
2
)
Rear:
200 kPa (28,9 psi) (2 kgf/cm
2
)
Maximum load*:
180 kg (396 lb)
* Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and
accessories