PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2-19
AIR BLEEDING FOR THE COMBINATION BRAKE
• Bleed the air from the rear caliper first and then front caliper.
• The combination brake system air bleeding is the same man-
ner as that of the front one.
TIRE
TIRE TREAD CONDITION
Operating the motorcycle with excessively worn tires will
decrease riding stability and consequently invite a dangerous
situation. It is highly recommended to replace a tire when the
remaining depth of tire tread reaches the following specification.
% 09900-20805: Tire depth gauge
$ Tire tread depth
Service Limit (FRONT): 1.6 mm
(REAR) : 2.0 mm
TIRE PRESSURE
If the tire pressure is too high or too low, steering will be
adversely affected and tire wear increased. Therefore, maintain
the correct tire pressure for good roadability or shorter tire life
will result. Cold inflation tire pressure is as follows.
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$ TIRE TYPE
MICHELIN Pilot Sport SC
Inspect every 4 000 km (2 500 miles, 20 months) there-
after.
COLD INFLATION
TIRE PRESSURE
SOLD RIDING DUAL RIDING
kPa kgf/cm
2
kPa kgf/cm
2
FRONT 200 2.00 200 2.00
REAR 2252.252802.80
The standard tire fitted on this motorcycle is
110/90-13M/C 56P for front and 130/70-12 62P for rear.
The use of tires other than those specified may cause
instability. It is highly recommended to use a SUZUKI
Genuine Tire.