PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-15
6Tire 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-08ENOTE:_ The tire tread depth limits may differ
from country to country. Always comply
with the local regulations. _
EW000079
WARNING
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Have a Yamaha dealer replace
excessively worn tires. Besides
being illegal, operating the
motorcycle with excessively
worn tires decreases riding sta-
bility and can lead to loss of
control.
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The replacement of all wheel-
and brake-related parts, includ-
ing the tires, should be left to a
Yamaha dealer, who has the
necessary professional knowl-
edge and experience.
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Tire information
This motorcycle is equipped with tube
tires.
EW000078
WARNING
_ l
The front and rear tires should
be of the same make and de-
sign, otherwise the handling
characteristics of the motor-
cycle cannot be guaranteed.
l
After extensive tests, only the
tires listed below have been ap-
proved for this model by
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
_CE-10E
CE-10E
1. Tire sidewall
a. Tire tread depthMinimum tire tread depth
(front and rear)1.6 mm
FRONT (XVS1100)
Manufacturer Size Model
Dunlop 110/90-18 61S K555F
Bridgestone 110/90-18 61S EXEDRA L309
REAR (XVS1100)
Manufacturer Size Model
Dunlop 170/80-15 M/C 77S K555
Bridgestone 170/80-15 M/C 77S EXEDRA G546
FRONT (XVS1100A)
Manufacturer Size Model
Dunlop 130/90-16 67S D404F
REAR (XVS1100A)
Manufacturer Size Model
Dunlop 170/80-15 M/C 77S D404G
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-3
8
Tires
XVS1100
Front
Type Tube tire
Size 110/90-18 61S
Manufacturer/
model Bridgestone / EXEDRA L309
Dunlop / K555F
Rear
Type Tube tire
Size 170/80-15 M/C 77S
Manufacturer/
model Bridgestone / EXEDRA G546
Dunlop / K555
Maximum load* 200 kg
Tire air pressure (measured
on cold tires)
Up to 90 kg*
Front 200 kPa (2.00 kg/cm
2, 2.00 bar)
Rear 225 kPa (2.25 kg/cm2, 2.25 bar)
90 kg–maximum*
Front 225 kPa (2.25 kg/cm2, 2.25 bar)
Rear 250 kPa (2.50 kg/cm2, 2.50 bar)
* Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and accessoriesXVS1100A
Fr o n t
Type Tube tire
Size 130/90-16 67S
Manufacturer/
model Dunlop / D404F
Rear
Type Tube tire
Size 170/80-15 M/C 77S
Manufacturer/
model Dunlop / D404G
Maximum load* 200 kg
Tire air pressure (measured
on cold tires)
Up to 90 kg*
Front 225 kPa (2.25 kg/cm
2, 2.25 bar)
Rear 225 kPa (2.25 kg/cm2, 2.25 bar)
90 kg–maximum*
Front 225 kPa (2.25 kg/cm2, 2.25 bar)
Rear 250 kPa (2.50 kg/cm2, 2.50 bar)
* Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and accessories
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