Yamaha V-star XVS650S, Owner'S Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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WARNING
EWA10510
Proper loading of your vehicle is im-
portant for several characteristics of
your vehicle, such as handling,
braking, performance and safety. Do
not carry loosely packed items that
can shift. Securely pack your heavi-
est items close to the center of the
vehicle, and distribute the weight
evenly from side to side. Properly
adjust the suspension for your load,
and check the condition and pres-
sure of your tires. NEVER OVER-
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
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.
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.
1. Tire sidewall
2. Tire wear indicator
3. Tire tread depth
Front tire:
Size:
XVS650 100/90-19M/C 57S
XVS650A 130/90-16M/C 67S
XVS650AT 130/90-16M/C 67S
Manufacturer/model:
XVS650 BRIDGESTONE/L309
XVS650A BRIDGESTONE/G703
XVS650AT BRIDGESTONE/G703
XVS650 DUNLOP/F24
XVS650A DUNLOP/D404F
XVS650AT DUNLOP/D404F
Rear tire:
Size:
170/80-15M/C 77S
Manufacturer/model:
XVS650 BRIDGESTONE/G546
XVS650A BRIDGESTONE/G702
XVS650AT BRIDGESTONE/G702
XVS650 DUNLOP/K555
XVS650A DUNLOP/D404G
XVS650AT DUNLOP/D404G
Minimum tire tread depth (front and
rear):
1.0 mm (0.04 in)
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