PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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EAU32542
Tires (XVS11AWY/XVS11ATY)
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).
●
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
Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):
0–90 kg (0–198 lb):
Front:
XVS11ATY 225 kPa (2.25
kgf/cm², 33 psi)
XVS11ATYC 225 kPa (2.25
kgf/cm², 33 psi)
XVS11AWY 225 kPa (2.25
kgf/cm², 33 psi)
XVS11AWYC 225 kPa (2.25
kgf/cm², 33 psi)
Rear:
XVS11ATY 250 kPa (2.50
kgf/cm², 36 psi)
XVS11ATYC 250 kPa (2.50
kgf/cm², 36 psi)
XVS11AWY 250 kPa (2.50
kgf/cm², 36 psi)
XVS11AWYC 250 kPa (2.50
kgf/cm², 36 psi)
XVS11ATY 90–203 kg (198–448 lb)
XVS11ATYC 90–200 kg (198–441
lb)
XVS11AWY 90–203 kg (198–448 lb)
XVS11AWYC 90–200 kg (198–441
lb):
Front:
225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm², 33 psi)
Rear:
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm², 36 psi)
Maximum load*:
XVS11ATY 203 kg (448 lb)
XVS11ATYC 200 kg (441 lb)
XVS11AWY 203 kg (448 lb)
XVS11AWYC 200 kg (441 lb)
* Total weight of rider, passenger, car-
go and accessories
1. Tire sidewall
2. Tire wear indicator
3. Tire tread depth
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