Yamaha Road Star XV17AWX Owner's Manual page 67

WARNING
Because loading has an enormous
impact on the handling, braking,
performance and safety characteris-
tics of your motorcycle, you should
keep the following precautions in
mind.
G NEVER OVERLOAD
MOTORCYCLE! Operation of an
overloaded motorcycle may re-
sult in tire damage, loss of con-
trol, or severe injury. Make sure
that the total weight of rider,
passenger, cargo, and accesso-
ries does not exceed the speci-
fied maximum load for the
vehicle.
G
Do not carry along loosely
packed items, which can shift
during a ride.
G
Securely pack the heaviest
items close to the center of the
motorcycle and distribute the
weight evenly on both sides.
G Adjust the suspension and tire
air pressure with regard to the
load.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
G
EWA11020 Check the tire condition and air
pressure before each ride.
Tire inspection
THE
1. Tire sidewall
2. Tire wear indicator
3. Tire tread depth
Always check the tires before operating
the motorcycle. If a tire tread shows
crosswise line (minimum tread depth),
if the tire has a nail or glass fragments
in it, or if the sidewall is cracked, con-
tact a Yamaha dealer immediately and
have the tire replaced.
G
G
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WARNING
The front and rear tires should
be of the same make and de-
sign, otherwise the handling
characteristics of the vehicle
cannot be guaranteed.
After extensive tests, only the
tires listed below have been ap-
proved for this model
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
EWA10460
by
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