Yamaha V-Star XVS11V Owner's Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR6-186EAU32541Tires (XVS11AWV/XVS11ATV)To maximize the performance, durabil-ity, and safe operation of your motor-cycle, note the following pointsregarding the specified tires.Tire air pressureThe tire air pressure should be checkedand, if necessary, adjusted before eachride.WARNINGEWA10500 The tire air pressure must bechecked and adjusted on coldtires (i.e., when the temperatureof the tires equals the ambienttemperature). The tire air pressure must be ad-justed in accordance with theriding speed and with the totalweight of rider, passenger, car-go, and accessories approvedfor this model.WARNINGEWA10510Proper loading of your vehicle is im-portant for several characteristics ofyour vehicle, such as handling,braking, performance and safety. Donot carry loosely packed items thatcan shift. Securely pack your heavi-est items close to the center of thevehicle, and distribute the weightevenly from side to side. Properlyadjust the suspension for your load,and check the condition and pres-sure of your tires. NEVER OVER-LOAD YOUR VEHICLE. Make surethat 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 theTire air pressure (measured on coldtires):0–90 kg (0–198 lb):Front:XVS11ATV 225 kPa (33 psi)(2.25 kgf/cm²)XVS11ATVC 225 kPa (33 psi)(2.25 kgf/cm²)XVS11AWV 225 kPa (33 psi)(2.25 kgf/cm²)XVS11AWVC 225 kPa (33 psi)(2.25 kgf/cm²)Rear:XVS11ATV 250 kPa (36 psi)(2.50 kgf/cm²)XVS11ATVC 250 kPa (36 psi)(2.50 kgf/cm²)XVS11AWV 250 kPa (36 psi)(2.50 kgf/cm²)XVS11AWVC 250 kPa (36 psi)(2.50 kgf/cm²)XVS11ATV 90–203 kg (198–448 lb)XVS11ATVC 90–200 kg (198–441lb)XVS11AWV 90–203 kg (198–448 lb)XVS11AWVC 90–200 kg (198–441lb):Front:225 kPa (33 psi) (2.25 kgf/cm²)Rear:250 kPa (36 psi) (2.50 kgf/cm²)Maximum load*:XVS11ATV 203 kg (448 lb)XVS11ATVC 200 kg (441 lb)XVS11AWV 203 kg (448 lb)XVS11AWVC 200 kg (441 lb)* Total weight of rider, passenger, car-go and accessoriesU3B81RE0.book Page 18 Friday, June 10, 2005 1:06 PM