2009 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 1300 Tourer Owners Manual - Page 58

2009 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 1300 Tourer Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAU42711 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. EWA14651 WARNING Operation of this vehicle with improper tire pressure may cause severe injury or death from loss of control. 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, rider, passenger, and accessories (windshield, sidebags, etc. if approved for this model). Tire air pressure (measured on cold tires): 0-90 kg (0-198 lb): Front: 250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi) Rear: 280 kPa (2.80 kgf/cm², 41 psi) 90-190 kg (198-419 lb): Front: 250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi) Rear: 280 kPa (2.80 kgf/cm², 41 psi) Maximum load*: 190 kg (419 lb) * Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and accessories EWA10511 Tire inspection 1. Tire sidewall 2. Tire wear indicator 3. Tire tread depth WARNING Never overload your vehicle. Operation of an overloaded vehicle could cause an accident. 7 Always check the tires before operating the motorcycle. If a tire tread shows crosswise line (minimum tread depth), if the tire has a nail or glass fragments in it, or if the sidewall is cracked, contact a Yamaha dealer immediately and have the tire replaced. Minimum tire tread depth (front and rear): 1.0 mm (0.04 in) 7-17

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
7-17
7
EAU42711
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.
WARNING
EWA14651
Operation of this vehicle with im-
proper tire pressure may cause se-
vere injury or death from loss of
control.
Tire inflation pressure should be
checked and adjusted when the tem-
perature of the tire equals the ambi-
ent air temperature. Tire inflation
pressure must be adjusted accord-
ing to total weight of cargo, rider,
passenger, and accessories (wind-
shield, sidebags, etc. if approved for
this model).
WARNING
EWA10511
Never overload your vehicle. Opera-
tion of an overloaded vehicle could
cause an accident.
Tire inspection
Always check the tires before operating
the motorcycle. If a tire tread shows
crosswise line (minimum tread depth),
if the tire has a nail or glass fragments
in it, or if the sidewall is cracked, con-
tact a Yamaha dealer immediately and
have the tire replaced.
Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):
0–90 kg (0–198 lb):
Front:
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
Rear:
280 kPa (2.80 kgf/cm², 41 psi)
90–190 kg (198–419 lb):
Front:
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
Rear:
280 kPa (2.80 kgf/cm², 41 psi)
Maximum load*:
190 kg (419 lb)
* Total weight of rider, passenger, car-
go and accessories
1.
Tire sidewall
2.
Tire wear indicator
3.
Tire tread depth
Minimum tire tread depth (front and
rear):
1.0 mm (0.04 in)