2008 Yamaha Motorsports V Star Custom Owners Manual - Page 58

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR EAU21401 EAU32520 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. Tires To maximize the performance, durability, and safe operation of your motorcycle, 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. EWA10500 WARNING G 6 G 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, cargo, and accessories approved for this model. Tire air pressure (measured on cold tires): 0-90 kg (0-198 lb): Front: XVS65ATX 225 kPa (33 psi) (2.25 kgf/cm²) XVS65ATXC 225 kPa (33 psi) (2.25 kgf/cm²) XVS65AX 225 kPa (33 psi) (2.25 kgf/cm²) XVS65AXC 225 kPa (33 psi) (2.25 kgf/cm²) XVS65X 200 kPa (29 psi) (2.00 kgf/cm²) XVS65XC 200 kPa (29 psi) (2.00 kgf/cm²) Rear: 225 kPa (33 psi) (2.25 kgf/cm²) 6-17

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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6
EAU21401
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.
EAU32520
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.
WARNING
EWA10500
●
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 ad-
justed in accordance with the
riding speed and with the total
weight of rider, passenger, car-
go, and accessories approved
for this model.
Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):
0–90 kg (0–198 lb):
Front:
XVS65ATX 225 kPa (33 psi)
(2.25 kgf/cm²)
XVS65ATXC 225 kPa (33 psi)
(2.25 kgf/cm²)
XVS65AX 225 kPa (33 psi)
(2.25 kgf/cm²)
XVS65AXC 225 kPa (33 psi)
(2.25 kgf/cm²)
XVS65X 200 kPa (29 psi) (2.00
kgf/cm²)
XVS65XC 200 kPa (29 psi)
(2.00 kgf/cm²)
Rear:
225 kPa (33 psi) (2.25 kgf/cm²)