Tires (For Spoke Wheel Model) - Yamaha XV17AWZ Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT

Tires (For spoke wheel model)

To maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your motorcy-
cle, note the following points regarding
the specified tires.
Tire air pressure
The tire air pressure should be checked
and, if necessary, adjusted before each
ride.
WARNING
Operation of this vehicle with im-
proper tire pressure may cause se-
vere injury or death from loss of
control.
G The tire air pressure must be
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checked and adjusted on cold
tires (i.e., when the temperature
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.
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Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):
0–90 kg (0–198 lb):
Front:
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
Rear:
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
XV17ATZ 90–177 kg (198–390 lb)
XV17ATZC 90–177 kg (198–390
lb):
Front:
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
Rear:
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280 kPa (2.80 kgf/cm², 41 psi)
Maximum load*:
XV17ATZ 177 kg (390 lb)
XV17ATZC 177 kg (390 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
the motorcycle. If a tire tread shows
crosswise lines (minimum tread depth),
if the tire has a nail or glass fragments
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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)