Yamaha XVS1300CU, Owner'S Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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wei g ht of ri d er, passen g er, car-
g o, an d accessories approve d
for this mo d el.
WARNING
EWA10512
Never overloa d your vehicle. Opera-
tion of an overloa d e d vehicle coul d
cause an acci d ent.
Tire inspection
The tires must be checked before each
ride. If the center tread depth reaches
the specified limit, if the tire has a nail
or glass fragments in it, or if the side-
wall is cracked, have a Yamaha dealer
replace the tire immediately.
TIP
The tire tread depth limits may differ
from country to country. Always com-
ply with the local regulations.
Tire information
This motorcycle is equipped with tube-
less tires, tire air valves and cast
wheels.
Tires age, even if they have not been
used or have only been used occasion-
ally. Cracking of the tread and sidewall
rubber, sometimes accompanied by
carcass deformation, is an evidence of
ageing. Old and aged tires shall be
checked by tire specialists to ascertain
their suitability for further use.
WARNING
EWA10462
The front an d rear tires shoul d b e of
the same make an d d esi g n, other-
wise the han d lin g characteristics of
the vehicle may b e d ifferent, which
coul d lea d to an acci d ent.
After extensive tests, only the tires list-
ed below have been approved for this
model by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
Tire air pressure (measure d on col d
tires):
Up to 90 k g (198 l b ) loa d :
Front:
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
Rear:
280 kPa (2.80 kgf/cm², 41 psi)
90 k g (198 l b ) to maximum loa d :
Front:
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
Rear:
280 kPa (2.80 kgf/cm², 41 psi)
Maximum loa d *:
204 kg (450 lb)
* Total weight of rider, passenger, car-
go and accessories
1. Tire sidewall
2. Tire tread depth
Minimum tire trea d d epth (front an d
rear):
1.6 mm (0.06 in)
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