Tires - Yamaha Vstar XVS650T 2004 Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR

Tires

To maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your motor-
cycle, note the
regarding the specified tires.
Tire air pressure
The tire air pressure should be checked
and, if necessary, adjusted before each
ride.
WARNING
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The tire air pressure must be
checked and adjusted on cold
tires (i.e., when the temperature
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of the tires equals the ambient
temperature).
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The tire air pressure must be ad-
justed in accordance with the
riding speed and with the total
weight of rider, passenger, car-
go, and accessories approved
for this model.
EAU32520
Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):
0–90 kg (0–198 lb):
following points
XVS650 90–178 kg (198–392 lb)
EWA10500
(CAL)
XVS650 90–180 kg (198–397 lb)
(U49)
XVS650A 90–198 kg (198–437 lb)
(CAL)
XVS650A 90–200 kg (198–441 lb)
(U49)
XVS650AT 90–198 kg (198–437 lb)
(CAL)
XVS650AT 90–200 kg (198–441 lb)
(U49):
Front:
XVS650 200 kPa (29 psi) (2.00
kgf/cm²)
XVS650A 225 kPa (33 psi)
(2.25 kgf/cm²)
XVS650AT 225 kPa (33 psi)
(2.25 kgf/cm²)
Rear:
225 kPa (33 psi) (2.25 kgf/cm²)
Front:
XVS650 200 kPa (29 psi) (2.00
kgf/cm²)
XVS650A 225 kPa (33 psi)
(2.25 kgf/cm²)
XVS650AT 225 kPa (33 psi)
(2.25 kgf/cm²)
Rear:
250 kPa (36 psi) (2.50 kgf/cm²)
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Maximum load*:
XVS650 178 kg (392 lb) (CAL)
XVS650 180 kg (397 lb) (U49)
XVS650A 198 kg (437 lb) (CAL)
XVS650A 200 kg (441 lb) (U49)
XVS650AT 198 kg (437 lb) (CAL)
XVS650AT 200 kg (441 lb) (U49)
* Total weight of rider, passenger, car-
go and accessories
WARNING
Proper loading of your vehicle is im-
portant for several characteristics of
your vehicle, such as handling,
braking, performance and safety. Do
not carry loosely packed items that
can shift. Securely pack your heavi-
est items close to the center of the
vehicle, and distribute the weight
evenly from side to side. Properly
adjust the suspension for your load,
and check the condition and pres-
sure of your tires. NEVER OVER-
LOAD YOUR VEHICLE. Make sure
that the total weight of the cargo, rid-
er, passenger, and accessories
(cowling, saddlebags, etc. if ap-
proved for this model) does not ex-
ceed the maximum load of the
EWA10510