2015 Kawasaki NINJA 300 ABS Owners Manual - Page 125

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124 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT So it is false economy and unsafe to use the tires until they are bald. Tire Wear Inspection Minimum Tread Depth Front - 1 mm (0.04 in.) • Measure the depth of the tread with a depth gauge, and replace any tire that has worn down to the minimum allowable tread depth. Rear Under 130 km/h 2 mm (0.08 in.) (80 mph) Over 130 km/h (80 mph) 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. A. Tire Depth Gauge

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124
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
So it is false economy and unsafe to
use the tires until they are bald.
Tire Wear Inspection
•
Measure the depth of the tread with
a depth gauge, and replace any tire
that has worn down to the minimum
allowable tread depth.
A. Tire Depth Gauge
Minimum Tread Depth
Front
—
1 mm (0.04 in.)
Under 130 km/h
(80 mph)
2 mm (0.08 in.)
Rear
Over 130 km/h
(80 mph)
3 mm (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.