Operation Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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4. Check:
• Rear brake lock caliper boots
Cracks/damage → Replace.
Refer to “REAR BRAKE” on page 4-50.
EAS59C1301
CHECKING THE REAR BRAKE LOCK PADS
The following procedure applies to all of the
brake pads.
1. Operate the rear brake lock.
2. Check:
• Rear brake lock pad
Wear indicators “1” almost touch the
brake disc → Replace the brake pads as
a set.
Refer to “REPLACING THE REAR
BRAKE LOCK PADS” on page 4-64.
EAS21670
CHECKING THE WHEELS
The following procedure applies to both of the
wheels.
1. Check:
• Wheel
Damage/out-of-round → Replace.
WARNING
EWA13260
Never attempt to make any repairs to the
wheel.
TIP
After a tire or wheel has been changed or
replaced, always balance the wheel.
EAS21650
CHECKING THE TIRES
The following procedure applies to both of the
tires.
1. Check:
• Tire pressure
Out of specification → Regulate.
WARNING
EWA13180
• 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 vehicle could
cause tire damage, an accident or an
injury.
NEVER OVERLOAD THE VEHICLE.
WARNING
EWA13190
It is dangerous to ride with a worn-out tire.
When the tire tread reaches the wear limit,
replace the tire immediately.
Tire air pressure (measured on
cold tires)
Loading condition
0–90 kg (0–198 lb)
Front
225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm², 33 psi)
Rear
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
Loading condition
90–194 kg (198–428 lb)
Front
225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm², 33 psi)
Rear
280 kPa (2.80 kgf/cm², 41 psi)
Maximum load
194 kg (428 lb)
* Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo
and accessories