2003 Yamaha Motorsports Road Star Midnight Owners Manual - Page 75

2003 Yamaha Motorsports Road Star Midnight Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR rider, passenger, and accessories (windshield, saddlebags, etc. if approved for this model). _ CE-05E Tire air pressure (measured on cold tires) Load* Up to 198 lb (90 kg) Front Rear 36 psi 36 psi (2.50 kgf/cm2, (2.50 kgf/cm2, 250 kPa) 250 kPa) 36 psi 41 psi (2.50 kgf/cm2, (2.80 kgf/cm2, 250 kPa) 280 kPa) XV16A(C)/XV16ALE(C)/ XV16AS(C): 432 lb (196 kg) XV16AT(C)/XV16ATLE(C): 399 lb (181 kg) EAU01846 Tires To ensure maximum performance, long service, and safe operation, note the following: Tire air pressure Always check and adjust the tire pressure before operating the motorcycle. EWA00011 198 lb (90 kg)- maximum CE-16E Maximum load* tribute the weight evenly from side to side. Properly adjust the suspension for your load, and check the condition and pressure of your tires. NEVER OVERLOAD YOUR MOTORCYCLE. Make sure the total weight of the cargo, rider, passenger, and accessories (windshield, saddlebags, etc. if approved for this model) does not exceed the maximum load of the motorcycle. Operation of an overloaded motorcycle could cause tire damage, an accident, or even injury. _ 6 * Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and accessories EWA00012 WARNING Tire inflation pressure should be checked and adjusted when the temperature of the tire equals the ambient air temperature. Tire inflation pressure must be adjusted according to total weight of cargo, _ WARNING Proper loading of your motorcycle is important for several characteristics of your motorcycle, such as handling, braking, performance and safety. Do not carry loosely packed items that can shift. Securely pack your heaviest items close to the center of the motorcycle, and dis_ 6-18

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-18
6
EAU01846
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.
EWA00011
WARNING
_
Tire inflation pressure should be
checked and adjusted when the
temperature of the tire equals the
ambient air temperature. Tire infla-
tion pressure must be adjusted ac-
cording to total weight of cargo,
rider, passenger, and accessories
(windshield, saddlebags, etc. if ap-
proved for this model).
_
CE-05E
CE-16E
EWA00012
WARNING
_
Proper loading of your motorcycle
is important for several characteris-
tics of your motorcycle, such as
handling, braking, performance and
safety. Do not carry loosely packed
items that can shift. Securely pack
your heaviest items close to the
center of the motorcycle, and dis-
tribute the weight evenly from side
to side. Properly adjust the suspen-
sion for your load, and check the
condition and pressure of your tires.
NEVER OVERLOAD YOUR MOTOR-
CYCLE. Make sure the total weight
of the cargo, rider, passenger, and
accessories
(windshield,
saddle-
bags, etc. if approved for this model)
does not exceed the maximum load
of the motorcycle. Operation of an
overloaded motorcycle could cause
tire damage, an accident, or even in-
jury.
_
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)
41 psi
(2.80 kgf/cm
2
,
280 kPa)
Maximum load*
XV16A(C)/XV16ALE(C)/
XV16AS(C): 432 lb (196 kg)
XV16AT(C)/XV16ATLE(C):
399 lb (181 kg)
*
Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and
accessories