PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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EAU32521
Tires (XVS11Y)
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
EWA10501
Operation of this vehicle with im-
proper tire pressure may cause se-
vere injury or death from loss of
control.
●
The tire air pressure must be
checked and adjusted on cold
tires (i.e., when the temperature
of the tires equals the ambient
temperature).
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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
EWA10511
Never overload your vehicle. Opera-
tion of an overloaded vehicle could
cause an accident.
Tire inspection
Always check the tires before operating
the motorcycle. If a tire tread shows
crosswise lines (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.
Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):
0–90 kg (0–198 lb):
Front:
XVS11Y 200 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm²,
29 psi)
XVS11YC 200 kPa (2.00
kgf/cm², 29 psi)
Rear:
XVS11Y 225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm²,
33 psi)
XVS11YC 225 kPa (2.25
kgf/cm², 33 psi)
XVS11Y 90–200 kg (198–441 lb)
XVS11YC 90–197 kg (198–434 lb):
Front:
225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm², 33 psi)
Rear:
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
Maximum load*:
XVS11Y 200 kg (441 lb)
XVS11YC 197 kg (434 lb)
* Total weight of rider, passenger, car-
go and accessories
1. Tire sidewall
2. Tire wear indicator
3. Tire tread depth
Minimum tire tread depth (front and
rear):
1.0 mm (0.04 in)
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