Tires - Yamaha 2001 V Star XVS1100AM Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR

Tires

To ensure maximum performance,
long service and safe operation, note
the following:
Tire air pressure
Always check and adjust the tire pres-
sure before operating the motorcycle.
WARNING
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Tire inflation pressure should be
checked and adjusted when the
temperature of the tire equals the
ambient air temperature. Tire infla-
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tion pressure must be adjusted ac-
cording to total weight of cargo,
rider, passenger, and accessories
(fairing, saddlebags, etc. if approved
for this model), and vehicle speed.
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XVS1100
Maximum load*
Cold tire pressure
Up to 90 kg load*
90 kg load ~
Maximum load*
* Load is the total weight of cargo, rider, passenger
and accessories.
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XVS1100A
Maximum load*
Cold tire pressure
Up to 90 kg load*
90 kg load ~
Maximum load*
* Load is the total weight of cargo, rider, passenger
and accessories.
201 kg
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Front Rear Proper loading of your motorcycle
200 kPa 225 kPa
is important for several characteris-
2 2
(2.00 kgf/cm , (2.25 kgf/cm ,
tics of your motorcycle, such as
2.00 bar) 2.25 bar)
handling, braking, performance and
225 kPa 250 kPa
2 2
(2.25 kgf/cm , (2.50 kgf/cm ,
safety. Do not carry loosely packed
2.25 bar) 2.50 bar)
items that can shift. Securely pack
your heaviest items close to the
center of the motorcycle, and dis-
tribute the weight evenly from side
to side. Properly adjust the suspen-
200 kg
sion for your load, and check the
Front Rear
condition and pressure of your tires.
225 kPa 225 kPa
2 2
(2.25 kgf/cm , (2.25 kgf/cm , NEVER OVERLOAD YOUR MOTOR-
2.25 bar) 2.25 bar)
CYCLE. Make sure the total weight
225 kPa 250 kPa
of the cargo, rider, passenger, and
2 2
(2.25 kgf/cm , (2.50 kgf/cm ,
2.25 bar) 2.50 bar) accessories (fairing, saddlebags,
etc. if approved for this model) does
not exceed the maximum load of the
motorcycle. Operation of an over-
loaded motorcycle could cause tire
damage, an accident, or even injury.
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WARNING
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