Yamaha V-star XVS650P Owner's Manual page 70

XVS650
Tire air pressure
(measured on cold tires)
Load* Front
200 kPa
Up to 90 kg (198 lb) 2.00 kgf/cm
29 psi
200 kPa
90 kg (198 lb)–
2.00 kgf/cm
maximum
29 psi
CE-07E
Maximum load* 180 kg (397 lb)
* Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and
accessories
XVS650A
Tire air pressure
(measured on cold tires)
Load* Front
225 kPa
Up to 90 kg (198 lb) 2.25 kgf/cm
33 psi
225 kPa
90 kg (198 lb)–
2.25 kgf/cm
maximum
33 psi
CE-07E
Maximum load* 200 kg (441 lb)
* Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and
accessories
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
WARNING
@
Proper loading of your motorcycle
Rear
is important for several characteris-
225 kPa
tics of your motorcycle, such as
2 2
2.25 kgf/cm
handling, braking, performance and
33 psi
safety. Do not carry loosely packed
250 kPa
2 2
2.50 kgf/cm
items that can shift. Securely pack
36 psi
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-
Rear
CYCLE. Make sure the total weight
225 kPa
2 2
2.25 kgf/cm
of the cargo, rider, passenger, and
33 psi
accessories (cowling, saddlebags,
250 kPa
etc. if approved for this model) does
2 2
2.50 kgf/cm
36 psi
not exceed the maximum load of the
motorcycle. Operation of an over-
loaded motorcycle could cause tire
damage, an accident, or even injury.
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EW000083
1. Tire sidewall
2. Tire wear indicator
a. Tire tread depth
Tire inspection
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
in it, or if the sidewall is cracked, con-
tact a Yamaha dealer immediately and
have the tire replaced.
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