2009 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 1100 Custom Owners Manual - Page 63
2009 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 1100 Custom Manual
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAU32542 Tires (XVS11AWY/XVS11ATY) 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. EWA10501 WARNING Operation of this vehicle with improper tire pressure may cause severe injury or death from loss of control. 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). G 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: XVS11ATY 225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm², 33 psi) XVS11ATYC 225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm², 33 psi) XVS11AWY 225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm², 33 psi) XVS11AWYC 225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm², 33 psi) Rear: XVS11ATY 250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi) XVS11ATYC 250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi) XVS11AWY 250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi) XVS11AWYC 250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi) XVS11ATY 90-203 kg (198-448 lb) XVS11ATYC 90-200 kg (198-441 lb) XVS11AWY 90-203 kg (198-448 lb) XVS11AWYC 90-200 kg (198-441 lb): Front: 225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm², 33 psi) Rear: 250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi) Maximum load*: XVS11ATY 203 kg (448 lb) XVS11ATYC 200 kg (441 lb) XVS11AWY 203 kg (448 lb) XVS11AWYC 200 kg (441 lb) * Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and accessories EWA10511 WARNING Never overload your vehicle. Operation of an overloaded vehicle could cause an accident. Tire inspection 7 1. Tire sidewall 2. Tire wear indicator 3. Tire tread depth 7-18