2009 Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 Classic LT Owners Manual - Page 128

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126 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT Minimum Tread Depth Front Rear Under 130 km/h (80 mph) Over 130 km/h (80 mph) WARNING 1 mm (0.04 in.) 2 mm (0.08 in.) 3 mm (0.12 in.) inspect the tire for cracks • Visually and cuts, replacing the tire in case of bad damage. Swelling or high spots indicate internal damage, requiring tire replacement. Remove any imbedded stones or other foreign particles from the tread. • Tires that have been punctured and repaired do not have the same capabilities as undamaged tires and can suddenly fail, causing an accident resulting in serious injury or death. Replace damaged tires as soon as possible. To ensure safe handling and stability, use only the recommended standard tires for replacement, inflated to the standard pressure. If it is necessary to ride on a repaired tire, do not exceed 100 km/h (60 mph) until the tire is replaced. żHave NOTE the wheel balance inspected whenever a new tire is installed. żWhen operating on public roadways, keep maximum speed under traffic law limits. NOTE

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
Minimum Tread Depth
1 mm
Front
(0.04 in.)
Under 130 km/h
2 mm
(80 mph)
(0.08 in.)
Over 130 km/h
3 mm
Rear
(80 mph)
(0.12 in.)
•
Visually inspect the tire for cracks
and cuts, replacing the tire in case of
bad damage. Swelling or high spots
indicate internal damage, requiring
tire replacement.
•
Remove any imbedded stones or
other foreign particles from the tread.
NOTE
ż
Have the wheel balance inspected
whenever a new tire is installed.
WARNING
Tires that have been punctured
and repaired do not have the
same
capabilities
as
undam-
aged tires and can suddenly fail,
causing
an
accident resulting
in serious injury or death.
Re-
place damaged tires as soon as
possible.
To ensure safe han-
dling and stability, use only the
recommended standard tires for
replacement, inflated to the stan-
dard pressure. If it is necessary
to ride on a repaired tire, do not
exceed 100 km/h (60 mph) until
the tire is replaced.
NOTE
ż
When operating on public roadways,
keep maximum speed under traffic
law limits.