Yamaha Road Star XV1600A 2000, Owner'S Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Tires
To maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your motor-
cycle, 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.
EWA00011
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,
rider, passenger, and accessories
(windshield, saddlebags, etc. if ap-
proved for this model).
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CE-19E
CE-07E
EWA00012
WARNING
@
Because loading has an enormous
impact on the handling, braking, per-
formance and safety characteristics
of your motorcycle, you should keep
the following precautions in mind.
●
NEVER OVERLOAD THE
MOTORCYCLE! Operation of an
overloaded motorcycle may re-
sult in tire damage, loss of con-
trol, or severe injury. Make sure
that the total weight of rider, pas-
senger, cargo, and accessories
does not exceed the specified
maximum load for the vehicle.
●
Do not carry along loosely
packed items, which can shift
during a ride.
●
Securely pack the heaviest
items close to the center of the
motorcycle and distribute the
weight evenly on both sides.
●
Adjust the suspension and tire
air pressure with regard to the
load.
●
Check the tire condition and air
pressure before each ride.
@
Tire air pressure
(measured on cold tires)
Load* Front Rear
Up to 90 kg
250 kPa
2.50 kgf/cm
2
2.50 bar
250 kPa
2.50 kgf/cm
2
2.50 bar
90 kg–
maximum
250 kPa
2.50 kgf/cm
2
2.50 bar
280 kPa
2.80 kgf/cm
2
2.80 bar
Maximum load* 196 kg
* Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and
accessories
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