2015 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic Owners Manual - Page 129

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128 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT accordance with • In Maintenance Chart, the Periodic measure the depth of the tread with a depth gauge, and replace any tire that has worn down to the minimum allowable tread depth. Minimum Tread Depth Front Rear Under 130 km/h (80 mph) Over 130 km/h (80 mph) 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 A. Tire Depth Gauge • bad damage. Swelling or high spots indicate internal damage, requiring tire replacement. Remove any imbedded stones or other foreign particles from the tread. ○Have NOTE the wheel balance inspected whenever a new tire is installed.

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128
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
•
In
accordance
with
the
Periodic
Maintenance
Chart,
measure
the
depth
of
the
tread
with
a
depth
gauge,
and replace any tire that
has worn down to the minimum al-
lowable tread depth.
A. Tire Depth Gauge
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
○
Have the wheel balance inspected
whenever a new tire is installed.