Yamaha Vmax VMX12N Owner's Manual page 58

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Tires
To maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your motor-
note the following points
cycle,
regarding the specified tires.
Tire air pressure
The tire air pressure should be
checked and, if necessary, adjusted
before each ride.
The tire air pressure must be
l
checked and adjusted on cold
tires (i.e., when the temperature
of the tires equals the ambient
temperature).
l 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.
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90 kg (198 lb)-
maximum
Maximum load*
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* Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and
accessories
Proper loading of your motorcycle
is important for several characteris-
tics of your motorcycle, such as
handling, braking, performance and
225 kPa
2.50 kPa
kgf/cm² kgf/cm²
2 . 2 5 2.50
safety. Do not carry loosely packed
33 psi
36 psi
items that can shift. Securely pack
your heaviest items close to the
center of the motorcycle, and dis-
tribute the weight evenly from side
216 kg (476 lb): VMX12
to side. Properly adjust the suspen-
215 kg (474 lb): VMX12C
,
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 (cowling, 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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