Yamaha Royal Star Venture XVZ13TFX Owner's Manual page 89

LOAD YOUR VEHICLE. Make sure
that the total weight of the cargo, rid-
er, passenger, and accessories
(cowling, saddlebags, etc. if ap-
proved for this model) does not ex-
ceed the maximum load of the
vehicle. Operation of an overloaded
vehicle could cause tire damage, an
accident, or even injury.
Tire inspection
1. Tire sidewall
2. Tire wear indicator
3. Tire tread depth
Always check the tires before operating
the motorcycle. If a tire tread shows
crosswise lines (minimum tread depth),
if the tire has a nail or glass fragments
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
in it, or if the sidewall is cracked, con-
tact a Yamaha dealer immediately and
have the tire replaced.
Minimum tire tread depth (front and
rear):
1.0 mm (0.04 in)
WARNING
It is dangerous to ride with a worn-
out tire. When a tire tread begins to
show lines, have a Yamaha dealer
replace the tire immediately. Brakes,
tires and related wheel parts re-
placement should also be left to a
Yamaha dealer.
Tire information
This motorcycle is equipped with cast
wheels and tubeless tires.
WARNING
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The front and rear tires should
be of the same make and de-
sign, otherwise the handling
characteristics of the vehicle
cannot be guaranteed.
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After extensive tests, only the
tires listed below have been ap-
proved for
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
Front tire:
Size:
150/80-16M/C 71H
EWA10520
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP/D404F
BRIDGESTONE/G705G
Rear tire:
Size:
150/90B15M/C 74H
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP/D404
BRIDGESTONE/G702G
EWA10460
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