Yamaha XV1700PC, Owner'S Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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EAU00637
Adjusting the valve clearance
The valve clearance changes with use,
resulting in improper air-fuel mixture
and/or engine noise. To prevent this
from occurring, the valve clearance
must be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
EAU03581
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.
EW000082
WARNING
_
●
The tire air pressure must be
checked and adjusted on cold
tires (i.e., when the temperature
of the tires equals the ambient
temperature).
● The tire air pressure must be
adjusted in accordance with the
riding speed and with the total
weight of rider, passenger, car-
go, and accessories approved
for this model.
_
CE-22E
CE-16E
Tire air pressure
(measured on cold tires)
Load* Front Rear
Up to 198 lb (90 kg)
36 psi
(2.50 kgf/cm
2
,
250 kPa)
36 psi
(2.50 kgf/cm
2
,
250 kPa)
198 lb (90 kg)–
maximum
36 psi
(2.50 kgf/cm
2
,
250 kPa)
42 psi
(2.90 kgf/cm
2
,
290 kPa)
High-speed riding
36 psi
(2.50 kgf/cm
2
,
250 kPa)
36 psi
(2.50 kgf/cm
2
,
250 kPa)
Maximum load* 408 lb (185 kg)
* Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and
accessories