Yamaha FZ6-ST Supplementary Service Manual - Chk
3-54
CHECKING THE TIRES
CHK
ADJ
WARNING
WARNING
SThe tire pressure should only be checked
and regulated when the tire temperature
equals the ambient air temperature.
SThe tire pressure and the suspension must
be adjusted according to the total weight
(including cargo, rider, passenger and ac-
cessories) and the anticipated riding
speed.
SOperation of an overloaded motorcycle
could cause tire damage, an accident or an
injury.
NEVER OVERLOAD THE MOTORCYCLE.
Basic
weight
(with oil
and a full
fuel tank)
207 kg (456 lb)
208 kg (459 lb) for CAL
Maximum
load*
190 kg (419 lb)
189 kg (417 lb) for CAL
Cold tire
pressure
Front
Rear
Up to
90 kg
(198 lb)
load*
225 kPa
(2.25 kgf/cm
2
,
2.25 bar,
33psi)
250 kPa
(2.5 kgf / cm
2
,
2.5 bar,
35.6 psi)
90 kg
X
190 kg
(198
X
419 lb)
90 kg
X
189 kg
(198
X
417 lb)
for CAL
maximum
load*
250 kPa
(2.5 kgf / cm
2
,
2.5 bar,
35.6 psi)
290 kPa
(2.9 kgf / cm
2
,
2.9 bar,
41.3 psi)
High-
speed
riding
225 kPa
(2.25 kgf/cm
2
,
2.25 bar,
33 psi)
250 kPa
(2.5 kgf / cm
2
,
2.5 bar,
35.6 psi)
* Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and ac-
cessories
It is dangerous to ride with a worn-out tire.
When the tire tread reaches the wear limit,
replace the tire immediately.