2008 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 1100 Custom Owners Manual - Page 63

2008 Yamaha Motorsports V Star 1100 Custom Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR EAU32541 Tires (XVS11AWX/XVS11ATX) 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): 0-90 kg (0-198 lb): Front: XVS11ATX 225 kPa (33 psi) (2.25 kgf/cm²) XVS11ATXC 225 kPa (33 psi) (2.25 kgf/cm²) XVS11AWX 225 kPa (33 psi) (2.25 kgf/cm²) XVS11AWXC 225 kPa (33 psi) (2.25 kgf/cm²) Rear: XVS11ATX 250 kPa (36 psi) (2.50 kgf/cm²) XVS11ATXC 250 kPa (36 psi) (2.50 kgf/cm²) XVS11AWX 250 kPa (36 psi) (2.50 kgf/cm²) XVS11AWXC 250 kPa (36 psi) (2.50 kgf/cm²) XVS11ATX 90-203 kg (198-448 lb) XVS11ATXC 90-200 kg (198-441 lb) XVS11AWX 90-203 kg (198-448 lb) XVS11AWXC 90-200 kg (198-441 lb): Front: 225 kPa (33 psi) (2.25 kgf/cm²) Rear: 250 kPa (36 psi) (2.50 kgf/cm²) Maximum load*: XVS11ATX 203 kg (448 lb) XVS11ATXC 200 kg (441 lb) XVS11AWX 203 kg (448 lb) XVS11AWXC 200 kg (441 lb) * Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and accessories EWA10510 WARNING Proper loading of your vehicle is important for several characteristics of your vehicle, such as handling, braking, performance and safety. Do not carry loosely packed items that can shift. Securely pack your heaviest items close to the center of the vehicle, and distribute the weight evenly from side to side. Properly adjust the suspension for your load, and check the condition and pressure of your tires. NEVER OVERLOAD YOUR VEHICLE. Make sure that the total weight of the cargo, rider, passenger, and accessories (cowling, saddlebags, etc. if approved for this model) does not exceed the maximum load of the 6 6-18

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-18
6
EAU32541
Tires (XVS11AWX/XVS11ATX)
To maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your motor-
cycle,
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.
WARNING
EWA10500
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 ad-
justed in accordance with the
riding speed and with the total
weight of rider, passenger, car-
go, and accessories approved
for this model.
WARNING
EWA10510
Proper loading of your vehicle is im-
portant for several characteristics of
your vehicle, such as handling,
braking, performance and safety. Do
not carry loosely packed items that
can shift. Securely pack your heavi-
est items close to the center of the
vehicle, and distribute the weight
evenly from side to side. Properly
adjust the suspension for your load,
and check the condition and pres-
sure of your tires. NEVER OVER-
LOAD YOUR VEHICLE. Make sure
that the total weight of the cargo, rid-
er,
passenger,
and
accessories
(cowling, saddlebags, etc. if ap-
proved for this model) does not ex-
ceed the maximum load of the
Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):
0–90 kg (0–198 lb):
Front:
XVS11ATX 225 kPa (33 psi)
(2.25 kgf/cm²)
XVS11ATXC 225 kPa (33 psi)
(2.25 kgf/cm²)
XVS11AWX 225 kPa (33 psi)
(2.25 kgf/cm²)
XVS11AWXC 225 kPa (33 psi)
(2.25 kgf/cm²)
Rear:
XVS11ATX 250 kPa (36 psi)
(2.50 kgf/cm²)
XVS11ATXC 250 kPa (36 psi)
(2.50 kgf/cm²)
XVS11AWX 250 kPa (36 psi)
(2.50 kgf/cm²)
XVS11AWXC 250 kPa (36 psi)
(2.50 kgf/cm²)
XVS11ATX 90–203 kg (198–448 lb)
XVS11ATXC 90–200 kg (198–441
lb)
XVS11AWX 90–203 kg (198–448 lb)
XVS11AWXC 90–200 kg (198–441
lb):
Front:
225 kPa (33 psi) (2.25 kgf/cm²)
Rear:
250 kPa (36 psi) (2.50 kgf/cm²)
Maximum load*:
XVS11ATX 203 kg (448 lb)
XVS11ATXC 200 kg (441 lb)
XVS11AWX 203 kg (448 lb)
XVS11AWXC 200 kg (441 lb)
* Total weight of rider, passenger, car-
go and accessories