2008 Yamaha Motorsports Road Star Silverado S Owners Manual - Page 67
2008 Yamaha Motorsports Road Star Silverado S Manual
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR EWA11020 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. 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. G EWA10460 WARNING The front and rear tires should be of the same make and design, otherwise the handling characteristics of the vehicle cannot be guaranteed. After extensive tests, only the tires listed below have been approved for this model by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. Tire inspection G 1. Tire sidewall 2. Tire wear indicator 3. Tire tread depth 6 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. 6-21