Tires - Yamaha Road Star XV16ARC Owner's Manual

Tires

To ensure maximum performance,
long service, and safe operation, note
the following:
Tire air pressure
Always check and adjust the tire pres-
sure before operating the motorcycle.
WARNING
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Tire inflation pressure should be
checked and adjusted when the
temperature of the tire equals the
ambient air temperature. Tire infla-
tion pressure must be adjusted ac-
cording to total weight of cargo,
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
rider, passenger, and accessories
(windshield, saddlebags, etc. if ap-
proved for this model).
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CE-05E
Tire air pressure
(measured on cold tires)
Load*
Up to 198 lb (90 kg)
198 lb (90 kg)–
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maximum
CE-16E
Maximum load*
* Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and
accessories
WARNING
_
Proper loading of your motorcycle
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is important for several characteris-
tics of your motorcycle, such as
handling, braking, performance and
safety. Do not carry loosely packed
items that can shift. Securely pack
your heaviest items close to the
center of the motorcycle, and dis-
tribute the weight evenly from side
to side. Properly adjust the suspen-
sion for your load, and check the
condition and pressure of your tires.
NEVER OVERLOAD YOUR MOTOR-
CYCLE. Make sure the total weight
Front Rear
of the cargo, rider, passenger, and
36 psi 36 psi
accessories (windshield, saddle-
2 2
(2.50 kgf/cm , (2.50 kgf/cm ,
bags, etc. if approved for this model)
250 kPa) 250 kPa)
36 psi 41 psi
does not exceed the maximum load
2 2
(2.50 kgf/cm , (2.80 kgf/cm ,
of the motorcycle. Operation of an
250 kPa) 280 kPa)
overloaded motorcycle could cause
XV16A(C)/XV16ALE(C)/
tire damage, an accident, or even in-
XV16AS(C): 432 lb (196 kg)
jury.
XV16AT(C)/XV16ATLE(C):
399 lb (181 kg)
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