Operation Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-17
6
XVS650A
CE-01E
CE-07E
EWA00012
WARNING
@
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 inspection
The tires must be checked before each
ride. If the center tread depth reaches
the specified limit, if the tire has a nail
or glass fragments in it, or if the side-
wall is cracked, have a Yamaha dealer
replace the tire immediately.
CE-08E
NOTE:
@
The tire tread depth limits may differ
from country to country. Always comply
with the local regulations.
@
Tire air pressure
(measured on cold tires)
Load* Front Rear
Up to 90 kg
225 kPa
(2.25 kgf/cm
2
,
2.25 bar)
225 kPa
(2.25 kgf/cm
2
,
2.25 bar)
90 kg–maximum
225 kPa
(2.25 kgf/cm
2
,
2.25 bar)
250 kPa
(2.50 kgf/cm
2
,
2.50 bar)
Maximum load* 200 kg
* Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and
accessories
Minimum tire tread depth
(front and rear)
1.6 mm
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