Tires - Yamaha XVS95CTB Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT

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
Operation of this vehicle with im-
proper tire pressure may cause se-
vere injury or death from loss of
control.
Tire inflation pressure should be
checked and adjusted when the tem-
perature of the tire equals the ambi-
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ent air temperature. Tire inflation
pressure must be adjusted accord-
ing to total weight of cargo, rider,
passenger, and accessories (wind-
shield, sidebags, etc. if approved for
this model).
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Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):
0–90 kg (0–198 lb):
Front:
225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm², 33 psi)
Rear:
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
90–190 kg (198–419 lb):
Front:
225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm², 33 psi)
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Rear:
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
Maximum load*:
190 kg (419 lb)
* Total weight of rider, passenger, car-
go and accessories
WARNING
Never overload your vehicle. Opera-
tion of an overloaded vehicle could
cause an accident.
Tire inspection
1. Tire sidewall
2. Tire wear indicator
3. Tire tread depth
Always check the tires before operating
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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.
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Minimum tire tread depth (front and
rear):
1.0 mm (0.04 in)