Owner`s manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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EAU32652
Tires (XVS1100A)
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
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.
Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):
0–90 kg (0–198 lb):
Front:
225 kPa (33 psi) (2.25 kgf/cm²)
Rear:
250 kPa (36 psi) (2.50 kgf/cm²)
90–203 kg (198–448 lb):
Front:
225 kPa (33 psi) (2.25 kgf/cm²)
Rear:
250 kPa (36 psi) (2.50 kgf/cm²)
Maximum load*:
203 kg (448 lb)
* Total weight of rider, passenger, car-
go and accessories
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