Yamaha 2008 WR250R Owner's Manual page 63

Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):
0–90 kg (0–198 lb):
Front:
125 kPa (18 psi) (1.25 kgf/cm
Rear:
175 kPa (25 psi) (1.75 kgf/cm
90–185 kg (198–408 lb):
Front:
150 kPa (22 psi) (1.50 kgf/cm
Rear:
200 kPa (29 psi) (2.00 kgf/cm
Maximum load*:
185 kg (408 lb)
* Total weight of rider, passenger, car-
go and accessories
WARNING
Because loading has an enormous
impact on the handling, braking,
performance and safety characteris-
tics of your motorcycle, you should
keep the following precautions in
mind.
G NEVER OVERLOAD THE MO-
TORCYCLE! Operation of an
overloaded motorcycle may re-
sult in tire damage, loss of con-
trol, or severe injury. Make sure
that the total weight of rider,
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
passenger, cargo, and accesso-
ries does not exceed the speci-
fied maximum load for the
vehicle.
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G Do not carry along loosely
packed items, which can shift
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)
during a ride.
G
Securely pack the heaviest
2
items close to the center of the
)
motorcycle and distribute the
2
)
weight evenly on both sides.
G Adjust the suspension and tire
air pressure with regard to the
load.
G
Check the tire condition and air
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pressure before each ride.
Tire inspection
1. Tire tread depth
2. Tire sidewall
3. Tire wear indicator
The tires must be checked before each
ride. If the tire 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.
NOTE:
The tire tread depth limits may differ
from country to country. Always comply
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Minimum tire tread depth (front and
rear):
1.0 mm (0.04 in)
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