Yamaha MBK MW125 2014 Service Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE3-14WARNINGEWA13260Never attempt to make any repairs to thewheel.TIPAfter a tire or wheel has been changed or re-placed, always balance the wheel.EAS30640CHECKING THE TIRESThe following procedure applies to all of thetires.1. Check:• Tire pressureOut of specification → Regulate.WARNINGEWA13180• The tire pressure should only be checkedand regulated when the tire temperatureequals the ambient air temperature.• The tire pressure and the suspension mustbe adjusted according to the total weight(including cargo, rider, passenger and ac-cessories) and the anticipated ridingspeed.• Operation of an overloaded vehicle couldcause tire damage, an accident or an injury.NEVER OVERLOAD THE VEHICLE.WARNINGEWA13190It is dangerous to ride with a worn-out tire.When the tire tread reaches the wear limit, re-place the tire immediately.2. Check:• Tire surfacesDamage/wear → Replace the tire.WARNINGEWA14080• Do not use a tubeless tire on a wheel de-signed only for tube tires to avoid tire fail-ure and personal injury from suddendeflation.• When using a tube tire, be sure to install thecorrect tube.• Always replace a new tube tire and a newtube as a set.• To avoid pinching the tube, make sure thewheel rim band and tube are centered in thewheel groove.• Patching a punctured tube is not recom-mended. If it is absolutely necessary to doso, use great care and replace the tube assoon as possible with a good quality re-placement.Tire air pressure (measured oncold tires)Front175 kPa (1.75 kgf/cm², 25 psi)Rear225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm², 33 psi)Maximum load169 kg (373 lb)* Total weight of rider, passenger, cargoand accessories1. Tire tread depth2. Side wall3. Wear indicatorWear limit (front)1.5 mm (0.06 in) (AUS)(NZL)1.6 mm (0.06 in)(CYP)(FIN)(GBR)(GRC)(IRL)(POL)(SVK)(SVN)(TUR)Wear limit (rear)1.5 mm (0.06 in) (AUS)(NZL)1.6 mm (0.06 in)(CYP)(FIN)(GBR)(GRC)(IRL)(POL)(SVK)(SVN)(TUR)