Adjusting The Valve Clearance; Tires - Yamaha VIRAGO XV250P Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR

Adjusting the valve clearance

The valve clearance changes with use,
resulting in improper air-fuel mixture
and/or engine noise. To prevent this
from occurring, the valve clearance
must be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
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1. Sidewall
2. Tire wear indicator
a. Tire tread depth

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.
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CE-22E
following points
Load*
Up to 90 kg (198 lb)
90 kg (198 lb)–
maximum
CE-07E
Maximum load*
* Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and
accessories
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WARNING
The tire air pressure must be
checked and adjusted on cold
tires (i.e., when the temperature
of the tires equals the ambient
temperature).
The tire air pressure must be
adjusted in accordance with the
riding speed and with the total
weight of rider, passenger, car-
go, and accessories approved
for this model.
Tire air pressure
(measured on cold tires)
Front
175 kPa
200 kPa
2
1.75 kgf/cm 2.00 kgf/cm
25 psi 29 psi
200 kPa 225 kPa
2
2.00 kgf/cm 2.25 kgf/cm
29 psi 33 psi
XV250: 196 kg (432 lb)
XV250C: 195 kg (430 lb)
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Rear
2
2