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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR EAU21420 Tires (For cast wheel models) 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. EWA11010 WARNING 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, saddlebags, etc. if approved for this model). 6 Maximum load*: XV17AW 194 kg (428 lb) XV17AM 194 kg (428 lb) XV17AT 179 kg (395 lb) XV17ATM 179 kg (395 lb) Cold tires pressure: 0-90 kg (0-198 lb): Front: 250 kPa (36 psi) (2.50 kgf/cm²) Rear: 250 kPa (36 psi) (2.50 kgf/cm²) XV17AW 90-194 kg (198-428 lb) XV17AM 90-194 kg (198-428 lb) XV17AT 90-179 kg (198-395 lb) XV17ATM 90-179 kg (198-395 lb): Front: 250 kPa (36 psi) (2.50 kgf/cm²) Rear: 280 kPa (41 psi) (2.80 kgf/cm²) * Load is the total weight of cargo, rider, passenger and accessories EWA11020 G G G G WARNING Because loading has an enormous impact on the handling, braking, performance and safety characteristics 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. 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. 6-19

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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6
EAU21420
Tires (For cast wheel models)
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
EWA11010
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, saddlebags, etc. if approved
for this model).
WARNING
EWA11020
Because loading has an enormous
impact on the handling, braking,
performance and safety characteris-
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.
Maximum load*:
XV17AW 194 kg (428 lb)
XV17AM 194 kg (428 lb)
XV17AT 179 kg (395 lb)
XV17ATM 179 kg (395 lb)
Cold tires pressure:
0–90 kg (0–198 lb):
Front:
250 kPa (36 psi) (2.50 kgf/cm²)
Rear:
250 kPa (36 psi) (2.50 kgf/cm²)
XV17AW 90–194 kg (198–428 lb)
XV17AM 90–194 kg (198–428 lb)
XV17AT 90–179 kg (198–395 lb)
XV17ATM 90–179 kg (198–395 lb):
Front:
250 kPa (36 psi) (2.50 kgf/cm²)
Rear:
280 kPa (41 psi) (2.80 kgf/cm²)
* Load is the total weight of cargo, rid-
er, passenger and accessories