Tires (For Cast Wheel Models) - Yamaha Road Stan XV17AT Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR

Tires (For cast wheel models)

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
Tire inflation pressure should be
checked and adjusted when the tem-
perature of the tire equals the ambi-
ent air temperature. Tire inflation
pressure must be adjusted accord-
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ing to total weight of cargo, rider,
passenger, and accessories (wind-
shield, saddlebags, etc. if approved
for this model).
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Maximum load*:
XV17AW 194 kg (428 lb)
XV17AM 194 kg (428 lb)
XV17AT 179 kg (395 lb)
XV17ATM 179 kg (395 lb)
Cold tires pressure:
0–90 kg (0–198 lb):
Front:
250 kPa (36 psi) (2.50 kgf/cm²)
Rear:
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250 kPa (36 psi) (2.50 kgf/cm²)
XV17AW 90–194 kg (198–428 lb)
XV17AM 90–194 kg (198–428 lb)
XV17AT 90–179 kg (198–395 lb)
XV17ATM 90–179 kg (198–395 lb):
Front:
250 kPa (36 psi) (2.50 kgf/cm²)
Rear:
280 kPa (41 psi) (2.80 kgf/cm²)
* Load is the total weight of cargo, rid-
er, passenger and accessories
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.
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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.
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Securely pack the heaviest
items close to the center of the
motorcycle and distribute the
weight evenly on both sides.
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Adjust the suspension and tire
air pressure with regard to the
load.
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Check the tire condition and air
pressure before each ride.
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