PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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Tires
To ensure maximum performance,
long service, and safe operation, note
the following:
Tire air pressure
Always check and adjust the tire pres-
sure before operating the motorcycle.
WARNING
EWA14651
Operation of this vehicle with im-
proper tire pressure may cause se-
vere injury or death from loss of
control.
Tire inflation pressure should be
checked and adjusted when the tem-
perature of the tire equals the ambi-
ent air temperature. Tire inflation
pressure must be adjusted accord-
ing to total weight of cargo, rider,
passenger, and accessories (wind-
shield, sidebags, etc. if approved for
this model).
WARNING
EWA10511
Never overload your vehicle. Opera-
tion of an overloaded vehicle could
cause an accident.
Tire inspection
Always check the tires before operating
the motorcycle. If a tire tread shows
crosswise line (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.
Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):
0–90 kg (0–198 lb):
Front:
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
Rear:
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
XV17ASA 90–191 kg (198–421 lb)
XV17ASAC 90–191 kg (198–421
lb)
XV17ATSA 90–177 kg (198–390 lb)
XV17ATSAC 90–177 kg (198–390
lb):
Front:
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
Rear:
280 kPa (2.80 kgf/cm², 41 psi)
Maximum load*:
XV17ASA 191 kg (421 lb)
XV17ASAC 191 kg (421 lb)
XV17ATSA 177 kg (390 lb)
XV17ATSAC 177 kg (390 lb)
* Total weight of rider, passenger, car-
go and accessories
1. Tire sidewall
2. Tire wear indicator
3. Tire tread depth
Minimum tire tread depth (front and
rear):
1.0 mm (0.04 in)
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