Kawasaki Z800 ABS Owner's Manual - page 140
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Wheels
Tire Pressure Inspection
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Remove the air valve cap.
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Check the tire pressure often, using
an accurate gauge.
•
Make sure to install the air valve cap
securely.
NOTE
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Measure the tire pressure when the
tires are cold (that is, when the mo-
torcycle has not been ridden more
than a mile during the past 3 hours).
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Tire pressure is affected by changes
in ambient temperature and altitude,
and so the tire pressure should be
checked and adjusted when your rid-
ing involves wide variations in tem-
perature or altitude.
A. Tire Pressure Gauge
Tire Air Pressure (when cold)
Front
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
Rear
290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm², 42 psi)
Tire Wear, Damage
As the tire tread wears down, the tire
becomes more susceptible to puncture
and failure. An accepted estimate is
that 90% of all tire failures occur during
the last 10% of tread life (90% worn).
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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