2004 Yamaha Motorsports V Star Custom Owners Manual - Page 57
2004 Yamaha Motorsports V Star Custom Manual
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR EAU21400 EAU21520 Adjusting the 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 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): 0.0-90.0 kg (0-198 lb): Front: XVS650 200 kPa (29 psi) (2.00 kgf/cm²) XVS650A 225 kPa (33 psi) (2.25 kgf/cm²) XVS650AT 225 kPa (33 psi) (2.25 kgf/cm²) Rear: 225 kPa (33 psi) (2.25 kgf/cm²) XVS650 90.0-180.0 kg (198-397 lb) XVS650A 90.0-200.0 kg (198-441 lb) XVS650AT 90.0-200.0 kg (198-441 lb): Front: XVS650 200 kPa (29 psi) (2.00 kgf/cm²) XVS650A 225 kPa (33 psi) (2.25 kgf/cm²) XVS650AT 225 kPa (33 psi) (2.25 kgf/cm²) Rear: 250 kPa (36 psi) (2.50 kgf/cm²) Maximum load*: XVS650 180.0 kg (397 lb) XVS650A 200.0 kg (441 lb) XVS650AT 200.0 kg (441 lb) * Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and accessories 6 6-16