Yamaha Venture XVZ13TFS, Owner'S Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Cast wheels
To maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your motor-
cycle, note the following points
regarding the specified wheels.
●
The wheel rims should be checked
for cracks, bends, warpage or
damage before each ride. If any
damage is found, have a Yamaha
dealer replace the wheel. Do not
attempt even the smallest repair to
the wheel. A deformed or cracked
wheel must be replaced.
●
The wheel should be balanced
whenever either the tire or wheel
has been changed or replaced. An
unbalanced wheel can result in
poor performance, adverse han-
dling characteristics, and a short-
ened tire life.
●
Ride at moderate speeds after
changing a tire since the tire sur-
face must first be “broken in” for it
to develop its optimal characteris-
tics.
● After repairing or replacing the rear
tire, tighten the valve stem nut and
locknut to the specified torques.
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Accessories and replacement
parts
WARNING
EWA10620
This motorcycle is not designed to
pull a trailer or to be attached to a
sidecar. The accessories or replace-
ment parts you choose for your
motorcycle should be designed spe-
cifically for this model, and they
must be securely mounted to main-
tain the inherent stability of the orig-
inal design. Genuine Yamaha Parts
and Accessories are designed and
tested to be compatible with your
motorcycle. Please consider Genu-
ine Yamaha Parts and Accessories
before making a purchase. Use of
non-Yamaha-approved accessories
or replacement parts may cause
loss of handling stability and riding
safety. Since Yamaha cannot control
the quality of accessories or parts
manufactured by other companies,
Yamaha cannot be held liable for
Tightening torques:
Valve stem nut:
1.6 Nm (0.16 m·kgf, 1.16 ft·lbf)
Valve stem locknut:
1.6 Nm (0.16 m·kgf, 1.16 ft·lbf)
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