Tires - Yamaha DRAG STAR XVS1100A Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR

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.
WARNING
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The tire air pressure must be
checked and adjusted on cold
tires (i.e., when the temperature
6
of the tires equals the ambient
temperature).
G
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):
following points
90–197 kg (198–434 lb):
Maximum load*:
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197 kg (434 lb)
* Total weight of rider, passenger, car-
go 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.
G
NEVER
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,
Front:
225 kPa (33 psi) (2.25 kgf/cm²)
Rear:
225 kPa (33 psi) (2.25 kgf/cm²)
Front:
225 kPa (33 psi) (2.25 kgf/cm²)
Rear:
250 kPa (36 psi) (2.50 kgf/cm²)
OVERLOAD
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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.
G
Securely pack the heaviest
items close to the center of the
motorcycle and distribute the
weight evenly on both sides.
G
Adjust the suspension and tire
air pressure with regard to the
load.
G
Check the tire condition and air
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pressure before each ride.
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