2016 YAMAHA XSR 900 tire pressure

For your safety – pre-operation checks
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Rear brake Check operation.
If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
Check brake pads for wear.
Replace if necessary.
Check fluid level in reservoir.
If necessary, add specified brake fluid to specified level.
Check hydraulic system for leakage. 6-20, 6-21
Clutch Check operation.
Lubricate cable if necessary.
Check lever free play.
Adjust if necessary. 6-19
Throttle grip Make sure that operation is smooth.
Check throttle grip free play.
If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust th
rottle grip free play and lubricate cable
and grip housing. 6-15, 6-25
Control cables Make sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate if necessary. 6-25
Drive chain Check chain slack.
Adjust if necessary.
Check chain condition.
Lubricate if necessary. 6-23, 6-24
Wheels and tires Check for damage.
Check tire condition and tread depth.
Check air pressure.
Correct if necessary. 6-16, 6-18
Brake and shift pedals Make sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate pedal pivoting points if necessary. 6-26
Brake and clutch levers Make sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary. 6-26
Sidestand Make sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate pivot if necessary. 6-27
Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.
Tighten if necessary. —
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
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EAU1770M
General maintenance an d lubrication chartNO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB ODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK
1000 km
(600 mi) 10000 km
(6000 mi) 20000 km
(12000 mi) 30000 km
(18000 mi) 40000 km
(24000 mi)
1 *Air filter element Replace. 
2Clutch Check operation.
Adjust. 
3 *Front brake Check operation, fluid level and
vehicle for fluid leakage. 
Replace brake pads. Whenever worn to the limit
4 *Rear brake Check operation, fluid level and
vehicle for fluid leakage. 
Replace brake pads. Whenever worn to the limit
5 *Brake hoses Check for cracks or damage.
Check for correct routing and
clamping. 
Replace. Every 4 years
6 *Brake fluid Change. Every 2 years
7 *Wheels Check runout and for damage. 
8 *Tires Check tread depth and for
damage.
Replace if necessary.
Check air pressure.
Correct if necessary. 
9 *Wheel bearings Check bearings fo
r looseness or
damage. 
10 *Swingarm Check operation and for
excessive play. 
Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. Every 50000 km (30000 mi)
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EAU21402
Valve clearanceThe valve clearance changes with use,
resulting in improper air-fuel mixture
and/or engine noise. To prevent this
from occurring, the valve clearance
must be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
EAU64410
TiresTires are the only contact between the
vehicle and the road. Safety in all con-
ditions of riding depends on a relatively
small area of road contact. Therefore, it
is essential to maintain the tires in good
condition at all times and replace them
at the appropriate time with the speci-
fied tires.
Tire air pressure
The tire air pressure should be checked
and, if necessary, adjusted before each
ride.
WARNING
EWA10504
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
EWA10512
Never overload your vehicle. Opera-
tion of an overloaded vehicle couldcause an accident.
Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):
1 person:Front: 250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm
2, 36 psi)
Rear: 290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm2, 42 psi)
2 persons:
Front: 250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm2, 36 psi)
Rear:
290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm2, 42 psi)
Maximum load*: 170 kg (375 lb)
* Total weight of rider, passenger, car- go and accessories
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sign, otherwise the handling
characteristics of the motorcy-
cle may be different, which
could lead to an accident.
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Always make sure that the valve
caps are securely installed to
prevent air pressure leakage.
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Use only the tire valves and
valve cores listed below toavoid tire deflation during a ride.
After extensive tests, only the tires list-
ed below have been approved for this
model by Yamaha.
WARNING
EWA10601
This motorcycle is fitted with su-
per-high-speed tires. Note the fol-
lowing points in order to make the
most efficient use of these tires.
Use only the specified replace-
ment tires. Other tires may run
the danger of bursting at super
high speeds.
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Brand-new tires can have a rela-
tively poor grip on certain road
surfaces until they have been
“broken in”. Therefore, it is ad-
visable before doing any
high-speed riding to ride con-
servatively for approximately
100 km (60 mi) after installing a
new tire.
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The tires must be warmed up
before a high-speed run.
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Always adjust the tire air pres-
sure according to the operatingconditions.
EAU21963
Cast wheelsTo maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your vehicle,
note the following points regarding the
specified wheels.
The wheel rims should be checked
for cracks, bends, warpage or oth-
er damage before each ride. If any
damage is found, have a Yamaha
dealer replace the wheel. Do not
attempt even the smallest repair to
the wheel. A deformed or cracked
wheel must be replaced.
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The wheel should be balanced
whenever either the tire or wheel
has been changed or replaced. An
unbalanced wheel can result in
poor performance, adverse han-
dling characteristics, and a short-
ened tire life.
Front tire: Size:
120/70 ZR17M/C (58W)
Manufacturer/model: BRIDGESTONE/S20F M
Rear tire: Size: 180/55 ZR17M/C (73W)
Manufacturer/model: BRIDGESTONE/S20R M
FRONT and REAR:
Tire air valve: TR412
Valve core:
#9100 (original)
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Motorcycle care and storage
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stabilizer (if available) to prevent
the fuel tank from rusting and the
fuel from deteriorating.
3. Perform the following steps to pro- tect the cylinders, piston rings, etc.
from corrosion.
a. Remove the spark plug caps and spark plugs.
b. Pour a teaspoonful of engine oil into each spark plug bore.
c. Install the spark plug caps onto the spark plugs, and then place
the spark plugs on the cylinder
head so that the electrodes are
grounded. (This will limit spark-
ing during the next step.)
d. Turn the engine over several times with the starter. (This will
coat the cylinder walls with oil.)
WARNING! To prevent dam-
age or injury from sparking,
make sure to ground the
spark plug electrodes while
turning the engine
over.
[EWA10952]
e. Remove the spark plug capsfrom the spark plugs, and then
install the spark plugs and the spark plug caps.
4. Lubricate all control cables and the pivoting points of all levers and
pedals as well as of the sidestand/
centerstand.
5. Check and, if necessary, correct the tire air pressure, and then lift
the motorcycle so that both of its
wheels are off the ground. Alterna-
tively, turn the wheels a little every
month in order to prevent the tires
from becoming degraded in one
spot.
6. Cover the muffler outlet with a plastic bag to prevent moisture
from entering it.
7. Remove the battery and fully charge it. Store it in a cool, dry
place and charge it once a month.
Do not store the battery in an ex-
cessively cold or warm place [less
than 0  C (30 F) or more than 30
 C (90 F)]. For more information
on storing the battery, see page
6-29.
TIPMake any necessary repairs beforestoring the motorcycle.
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Specifications
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6th: 1.037 (28/27)
Chassis:Frame type: Diamond
Caster angle: 25.0 
Trail:
103 mm (4.1 in)Front tire:Type:Tubeless
Size:
120/70 ZR17M/C (58W)
Manufacturer/model: BRIDGESTONE/S20F MRear tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size: 180/55 ZR17M/C (73W)
Manufacturer/model: BRIDGESTONE/S20R MLoading:Maximum load:170 kg (375 lb)
* (Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and accessories)Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):1 person:Front:250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm
2, 36 psi) Rear:
290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm
2, 42 psi)
2 persons:
Front: 250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm2, 36 psi)
Rear:
290 kPa (2.90 kgf/cm2, 42 psi)
Front wheel:Wheel type:Cast wheel
Rim size:
17M/C x MT3.50Rear wheel:Wheel type:Cast wheel
Rim size:
17M/C x MT5.50Front brake:Type:Hydraulic dual disc brake
Specified brake fluid:
DOT 4Rear brake:Type:Hydraulic single disc brake
Specified brake fluid:
DOT 4Front suspension:Type:Telescopic fork
Spring:
Coil spring
Shock absorber: Hydraulic damper Wheel travel:
137 mm (5.4 in)
Rear suspension:Type:Swingarm (link suspension)
Spring: Coil spring
Shock absorber:
Gas-hydraulic damper
Wheel travel: 130 mm (5.1 in)Electrical system:System voltage:
12 V
Ignition system: TCI
Charging system: AC magnetoBattery:Model:YTZ10S
Voltage, capacity: 12 V, 8.6 Ah (10 HR)Headlight:Bulb type:Halogen bulbBulb wattage  quantity:Headlight:
H4, 60.0 W/55.0 W x 1
Brake/tail light: LED
Front turn signal light: 10.0 W  2
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