2013 Yamaha Motorsports V Star Custom Owners Manual - Page 56

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAU21401 EAU32525 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 Tires are the only contact between the vehicle and the road. Safety in all conditions of riding depends on a relatively small area of road contact. Therefore, it is essential to maintain the tires in good condition at all times and replace them at the appropriate time with the specified tires. Tire air pressure The tire air pressure should be checked and, if necessary, adjusted before each ride. EWA10503 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: 200 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm², 29 psi) Rear: 225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm², 33 psi) XVS65D 90-180 kg (198-397 lb) XVS65DC 90-178 kg (198-392 lb): Front: 200 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm², 29 psi) Rear: 250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi) Maximum load*: XVS65D 180 kg (397 lb) XVS65DC 178 kg (392 lb) * Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and accessories EWA10511 WARNING 7 Operation of this vehicle with improper tire pressure may cause severe injury or death from loss of control. ● 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 7-18 WARNING Never overload your vehicle. Operation of an overloaded vehicle could cause an accident.