Table 2 TIRE SPECIFICATIONS
XVS1100 models
Front tire size 110/90-18 61S
Manufacturer Bridgestone Exedra L309, Dunlop K555F
Rear tire size 170/80-15M/C 77S
Manufacturer
USA, California and Canada models Bridgestone Exedra G546G, Dunlop K555
Europe and Australia models Bridgestone Exedra G546, Dunlop K555
Tire Inflation Pressure
1
0-90 kg (0-198 lb.) load
2
Front 200 kPa (28.5 psi)
Rear 225 kPa (32 psi)
90-200 (198-441lb.) load
2
Front 225 kPa (32 psi)
Rear 250 kPa (36 psi)
XVS1100A models
Front tire size 130/90-16 67S
Manufacturer Dunlop D404F
Rear tire size 170/80-15M/C 77S
Manufacturer Dunlop D404G
Tire Inflation Pressure
1
0-90 kg (0-198 lb.) load
2
Front 225 kPa (32 psi)
Rear 225 kPa (32 psi)
90-200 kg (198-441 lb.) load
2
Front 225 kPa (32 psi)
Rear 250 kPa (36 psi)
Minimum tread depth 1.6 mm (0.06 in.)
1. Tire inflation pressure for original equipment tires. Aftermarket tires may require different inflation pres-
sures; refer to aftermarket manufacturer’s specifications.
2. Load equals the total weight of the cargo, rider, passenger and accessories.
Table 3 BATTERY
Battery type Maintenance free (sealed)
Capacity 12 V 12 AH
Charge rate 1.2 amp
Open circuit voltage @ 20° C (68° F)
Fully-charged 12.8 volts or higher
Requires charging 12.0-12.8 volts
Replace the battery Less than 12.0 volts
Table 4 RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDS
Fuel Regular unleaded
Octane 86 [(R + M)/2 method] or
research octane of 91 or higher
Capacity 17 liter (4.49 US gal. [3.74 Imp gal.])
Reserve 4.5 liter (1.19 US gal. [0.99 Imp gal.])
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