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EAS21530
CHECKING THE FRONT FORK
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
EWA13120
WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Check:
Inner tube
G
Damage/scratches → Replace.
Oil seal
G
Oil leakage → Replace.
3. Hold the vehicle upright and apply the front
brake.
4. Check:
Front fork operation
G
Push down hard on the handlebar several
times and check if the front fork rebounds
smoothly.
Rough movement → Repair.
Refer to "FRONT FORK" on page 4-57.
EAS21650
CHECKING THE TIRES
The following procedure applies to both of the
tires.
1. Check:
Tire pressure
G
Out of specification → Regulate.
EWA13180
WARNING
The tire pressure should only be checked
G
and regulated when the tire temperature
equals the ambient air temperature.
The tire pressure and the suspension must
G
be adjusted according to the total weight
(including cargo, rider, passenger and ac-
cessories) and the anticipated riding
speed.
Operation of an overloaded vehicle could
G
cause tire damage, an accident or an injury.
NEVER OVERLOAD THE VEHICLE.
Tire air pressure (measured on
cold tires)
Loading condition
0–90 kg (0–198 lb)
Front
225 kPa (33 psi) (2.25 kgf/cm
(2.25 bar)
Rear
250 kPa (36 psi) (2.50 kgf/cm
(2.50 bar)
Loading condition
XP500 90–188 kg (198–414 lb)
XP500A 90–183 kg (198–403 lb)
XP500W 90–190 kg (198–419 lb)
Front
225 kPa (33 psi) (2.25 kgf/cm
(2.25 bar)
Rear
280 kPa (41 psi) (2.80 kgf/cm
(2.80 bar)
Maximum load
XP500 188 kg (414 lb)
XP500A 183 kg (403 lb)
XP500W 190 kg (419 lb)
*Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and ac-
cessories
EWA13190
WARNING
It 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 surfaces
G
Damage/wear → Replace the tire.
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