Adjusting The Valve Clearance; Tires - Yamaha Drag Star XVS125 Owner's Manual

Adjusting the valve clearance

The valve clearance changes with use,
resulting in improper air-fuel mixture
and/or engine noise. To prevent this
from occurring, the valve clearance
must be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Tires

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.
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The tire air pressure must be
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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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.
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Tire air pressure (measured on
cold tires):
0.0–90.0 kg (0–198 lb) :
Front:
175 kPa (25 psi) (1.75 kgf/cm
Rear:
200 kPa (29 psi) (2.00 kgf/cm
90.0–183.0 kg (198–404 lb) :
Front:
175 kPa (25 psi) (1.75 kgf/cm
Rear:
200 kPa (29 psi) (2.00 kgf/cm
Maximum load*:
183.0 kg (404 lb)
* Total weight of rider, passenger,
cargo and accessories
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