Sidebags; (Xvs13Ctg / Xvs13Ctgc) - Yamaha STAR 2015 Owner's Manual

Sidebags (XVS13CTG /
XVS13CTGC)
WARNING
Improper loading or overloading can
cause loss of control and possibly
an accident or personal injury. See
pages 1-1 and 7-17 for important
loading and tire pressure informa-
tion.
 Always securely close the side-
bags before riding.
 Distribute weight evenly on
each side of the motorcycle.
 Do not exceed the load limit of 5
kg (11 lb) for each sidebag.
 Do not exceed the maximum
load of 190 kg (419 lb) for the ve-
hicle.
 Do not exceed 120 km/h (80
mi/h) when riding with luggage
in the sidebags, otherwise han-
dling could be affected. Improp-
er loading, poor tire or overall
motorcycle conditions,
road surfaces or
weather conditions may make it
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necessary to further reduce the
riding speed.
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NOTICE
To avoid locking the key in, do not
remove the key from the lock until
after closing the lid.
To open a sidebag lid
1. Insert the key into the sidebag
lock, and then turn the key coun-
terclockwise.
1. Key
2. Unlock.
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2. Push the key in, and then fold the
adverse
sidebag lid up.
Instrument and control functions
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To close a sidebag lid
1. Fold the sidebag lid down so that
2. Turn the key clockwise, and then
TIP
Water can be harmful to untreated
leather. Use Yamaha Saddle Soap or
another quality brand according to the
manufacturer's directions to clean the
leather on the sidebags. Polish the dry
leather with a soft cloth, and then treat
with Yamaha Mink Oil or another high-
quality leather protectant for increased
water resistance.
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the latch snaps into place.
remove it.
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