Checking The Tires

CHASSIS

b. Install the rider seat height position adjuster
   “2” so that the “L” mark “a” is aligned with the
   match mark “b”.

                                       a
                                                               EWA13180

                                                                     WARNING
                                       b                       • The tire pressure should only be checked
c. Insert the projection “c” on the front of the rid-            and regulated when the tire temperature
   er seat into seat holder (for low position) “3”               equals the ambient air temperature.
   as shown.                                                   • The tire pressure and the suspension must
                                                                 be adjusted according to the total weight
                                                                 (including cargo, rider, passenger and ac-
                   3      c                                      cessories) and the anticipated riding
                                                                 speed.
           1                                                   • Operation of an overloaded vehicle could
                                                                 cause tire damage, an accident or an injury.
                                                               NEVER OVERLOAD THE VEHICLE.

d. Align the low position projection “d” on the
   bottom of the rider seat with the “L” position
   slot “e”, and then push the rear of the seat
   down to lock it in place as shown.

      d
                                           e

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5. Install:
 • Passenger seat
   Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 4-1.
EAS21650

CHECKING THE TIRES
The following procedure applies to both of the
tires.
1. Check:
   • Tire pressure
     Out of specification → Regulate.

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                                                           2. Side wall
         Tire air pressure (measured on                    3. Wear indicator
         cold tires)
          Loading condition
            0–90 kg (0–198 lb)                                      Wear limit (front)
            Front                                                    1.0 mm (0.04 in)
              270 kPa (39 psi) (2.70 kgf/cm²)                       Wear limit (rear)
            Rear                                                     1.0 mm (0.04 in)
              290 kPa (42 psi) (2.90 kgf/cm²)            EWA14080
          Loading condition                                    WARNING
            FJR13A 90–212 kg (198–467 lb)
            (USA)                                        • Do not use a tubeless tire on a wheel de-
            FJR13A 90–211 kg (198–465 lb)                  signed only for tube tires to avoid tire fail-
            (California)                                   ure and personal injury from sudden
            FJR13AE 90–208 kg (198–459                     deflation.
            lb) (USA)                                    • When using a tube tire, be sure to install the
            FJR13AE 90–207 kg (198–456                     correct tube.
            lb) (California)                             • Always replace a new tube tire and a new
            Front                                          tube as a set.
              270 kPa (39 psi) (2.70 kgf/cm²)            • To avoid pinching the tube, make sure the
            Rear                                           wheel rim band and tube are centered in the
              290 kPa (42 psi) (2.90 kgf/cm²)
                                                           wheel groove.
          High-speed riding
            Front                                        • Patching a punctured tube is not recom-
              270 kPa (39 psi) (2.70 kgf/cm²)              mended. If it is absolutely necessary to do
            Rear                                           so, use great care and replace the tube as
              290 kPa (42 psi) (2.90 kgf/cm²)              soon as possible with a good quality re-
          Maximum load                                     placement.
            FJR13A 212 kg (467 lb) (USA)
            FJR13A 211 kg (465 lb) (Califor-
            nia)
            FJR13AE 208 kg (459 lb) (USA)
            FJR13AE 207 kg (456 lb) (Cali-
            fornia)
* Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo
  and accessories
EWA13190

      WARNING
It is dangerous to ride with a worn-out tire.              A. Tire
When the tire tread reaches the wear limit, re-            B. Wheel
place the tire immediately.
                                                          Tube wheel              Tube tire only
2. Check:                                                 Tubeless wheel          Tube or tubeless tire
 • Tire surfaces
   Damage/wear → Replace the tire.                       EWA14090

                                                               WARNING
                                                         After extensive tests, the tires listed below
                                                         have been approved by Yamaha Motor Co.,
                                                         Ltd. for this model. The front and rear tires
                                                         should always be by the same manufacturer
                                                         and of the same design. No guarantee con-
                                                         cerning handling characteristics can be giv-
                                                         en if a tire combination other than one
                                                         approved by Yamaha is used on this vehicle.

  1. Tire tread depth

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