2-18 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
BRAKE HOSES
• Check the brake hoses for leakage, cracks, wear and dam-
age. If any damages are found, replace the brake hoses with
new ones.
TIRES
TIRE TREAD CONDITION
Operating the vehicle with excessively worn tires will decrease
riding stability and consequently invite a dangerous situation. It
is highy recommended to replace a tire when the remaining
depth of the tire tread reaches the following specification.
% 09900-20805: Tire depth gauge
$ Service Limit
Tire tread depth: Front 4.0 mm (0.16 in)
Rear 4.0 mm (0.16 in)
TIRE PRESSURE
If the tire pressure is too high or too low, steering will be
adversely affected and tire wear will increase. Therefore, main-
tain the correct tire pressure for good roadability and a longer
tire life. Cold inflation tire pressure is as follows.
VEHICLE LOAD CAPACITY LIMIT: 172 kg (380 lbs)
Inspect every 2 000 km (1 200 miles, 6 months).
Replace every 4 years.
Inspect every 1 000 km (600 miles, 3 months).
4.0 mm
COLD INFLATION TIRE PRESSURE kPa
kgf/cm
2
psi
FRONT 35 0.35 5.1
REAR 30 0.30 4.4