Tires - Yamaha XVS1100 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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EAU00647 CE-32E
Maximum load*
Cold tire pressure
Up to 90 kg*
90 kg load ~
Maximum load*
* Load is the total weight of cargo, rider, passenger
and accessories.
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201 kg (export for G, A, SF)
200 kg (for G, A, SF)
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Front Rear
Proper loading of your motorcycle
200 kPa
225 kPa
is important for several characteris-
2 2
(2.00 kg/cm , (2.25 kg/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 kg/cm , (2.50 kg/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-
sion for your load, and check the
condition and pressure of your tires.
NEVER OVERLOAD YOUR MOTOR-
CYCLE. Make sure the total weight
of the cargo, rider, passenger, and
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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