Yamaha V-Star XVS11V, Owner'S Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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WARNING
EWA10560
●
It is dangerous to ride with a
worn-out tire. When a tire tread
begins to show crosswise lines,
have a Yamaha dealer replace
the tire immediately.
●
The replacement of all wheel-
and brake-related parts, includ-
ing the tires, should be left to a
Yamaha dealer, who has the
necessary professional knowl-
edge and experience.
●
It is not recommended to patch
a punctured tube. If unavoid-
able, however, patch the tube
very carefully and replace it as
soon as possible with a high-
quality product.
Tire information
This motorcycle is equipped with spoke
wheels and tube tires.
WARNING
EWA10460
●
The front and rear tires should
be of the same make and de-
sign, otherwise the handling
characteristics of the vehicle
cannot be guaranteed.
●
After extensive tests, only the
tires listed below have been ap-
proved for this model by
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
Front tire:
Size:
XVS11V 110/90-18M/C 61S
XVS11VC 110/90-18M/C 61S
Manufacturer/model:
XVS11V DUNLOP/K555F
XVS11VC DUNLOP/K555F
XVS11V BRIDGESTONE/EXE-
DRA L309
XVS11VC BRIDGESTONE/EXE-
DRA L309
Rear tire:
Size:
170/80-15M/C 77S
Manufacturer/model:
XVS11V DUNLOP/K555
XVS11VC DUNLOP/K555
XVS11V BRIDGESTONE/EXE-
DRA G546G
XVS11VC BRIDGESTONE/EXE-
DRA G546G
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