2004 Yamaha Motorsports Road Star Silverado Owners Manual - Page 61

2004 Yamaha Motorsports Road Star Silverado Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR tics of your motorcycle, you should keep the following precautions in mind. G NEVER OVERLOAD THE MOTORCYCLE! Operation of an overloaded motorcycle may result in tire damage, loss of control, or severe injury. Make sure that the total weight of rider, passenger, cargo, and accessories does not exceed the specified maximum load for the vehicle. G Do not carry along loosely packed items, which can shift during a ride. G Securely pack the heaviest items close to the center of the motorcycle and distribute the weight evenly on both sides. G Adjust the suspension and tire air pressure with regard to the load. G Check the tire condition and air pressure before each ride. Tire inspection G After extensive tests, only the tires listed below have been approved for this model by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. 1. Tire sidewall 2. Tire wear indicator 3. Tire tread depth Front tire: Size: 130/90-16M/C 67H Manufacturer/model: BRIDGESTONE/G703F Rear tire: Size: 150/80B16M/C 71H Manufacturer/model: BRIDGESTONE/G702 Minimum tire tread depth (front and rear): 1.0 mm (0.04 in) 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. EWA10460 6 WARNING G The front and rear tires should be of the same make and design, otherwise the handling characteristics of the vehicle cannot be guaranteed. 6-18 NOTE: These limits may be different by regulation from country to country. If so, conform to the limits specified by the regulations of your own country.

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-18
6
tics of your motorcycle, you should
keep the following precautions in
mind.
●
NEVER
OVERLOAD
THE
MOTORCYCLE! Operation of an
overloaded motorcycle may re-
sult in tire damage, loss of con-
trol, or severe injury. Make sure
that the total weight of rider,
passenger, cargo, and accesso-
ries does not exceed the speci-
fied maximum load for the
vehicle.
●
Do not carry along loosely
packed items, which can shift
during a ride.
●
Securely
pack
the
heaviest
items close to the center of the
motorcycle and distribute the
weight evenly on both sides.
●
Adjust the suspension and tire
air pressure with regard to the
load.
●
Check the tire condition and air
pressure before each ride.
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.
WARNING
EWA10460
●
The front and rear tires should
be of the same make and de-
sign, otherwise the handling
characteristics of the vehicle
cannot be guaranteed.
●
After extensive tests, only the
tires listed below have been ap-
proved
for
this
model
by
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
NOTE:
These limits may be different by regula-
tion from country to country. If so, con-
form to the limits specified by the
regulations of your own country.
1.
Tire sidewall
2.
Tire wear indicator
3.
Tire tread depth
Front tire:
Size:
130/90-16M/C
67H
Manufacturer/model:
BRIDGESTONE/G703F
Rear tire:
Size:
150/80B16M/C 71H
Manufacturer/model:
BRIDGESTONE/G702
Minimum tire tread depth (front and
rear):
1.0 mm (0.04 in)